For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 community colleges serving 135,291 students in Utah (10 public colleges and 11 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Utah is approximately $4,544 per year for in-state students and $13,647 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,216 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Ensign College and Mountainland Technical College.
Utah community colleges have a diversity score of 0.43, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 96%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(UT) School Average
American Indian
2%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
1%
Black
13%
White
4%
Hawaiian
74%
Two or more races
2%
Unknown
3%
Top Ranked Utah Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
Ensign College
Private not-for-profit
95 North 300 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 524-8100
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 524-8100
| 2,663 students
2301 West Ashton Blvd.
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 753-4100
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 753-4100
| 3,772 students
Broadview University-West Jordan
Private for-profit
1902 W 7800 S
West Jordan, UT 84088
(385) 501-4803
West Jordan, UT 84088
(385) 501-4803
| 268 students
Eagle Gate College-Murray
Private for-profit
5588 South Green Street
Murray, UT 84123
(801) 333-8100
Murray, UT 84123
(801) 333-8100
| 334 students
Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City
Private for-profit
169 N 100 W
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 590-3375
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 590-3375
| 61 students
Evans Hairstyling College-St George
Private for-profit
1028 E Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-6128
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-6128
| 71 students
Fortis College-Salt Lake City
Private for-profit
3949 S 700 E Ste 150
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 713-0915
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 713-0915
| 490 students
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Private for-profit
12257 South Business Park Drive-Ste 100
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 816-1444
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 816-1444
| 2,173 students
200 N Washington Blvd
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 627-8300
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 627-8300
| 2,773 students
4600 S Redwood Rd
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 957-4111
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 957-4111
| 27,225 students
Stevens-Henager College
Private not-for-profit
1350 W. 1890 S.
West Haven, UT 84401
(801) 392-1471
West Haven, UT 84401
(801) 392-1471
| 127 students
Stevens-Henager College
Private not-for-profit
383 W Vine St
Murray, UT 84123
(801) 281-7620
Murray, UT 84123
(801) 281-7620
| 104 students
1100 E Lagoon St 124-5
Roosevelt, UT 84066
(435) 722-6900
Roosevelt, UT 84066
(435) 722-6900
| 1,155 students
451 East 400 North
Price, UT 84501
(435) 613-5000
Price, UT 84501
(435) 613-5000
| 2,323 students
Utah Tech University
Public
225 S University Avenue
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-7500
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-7500
| 12,266 students
Community Colleges in Utah (Closed)
School
Location
Students
Argosy University-Salt Lake City (Closed 2020)
Private, for profit
121 Election Rd Ste 300
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 601-5000
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 601-5000
| 234 students
1385 West 2200 South, Suite 100
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 973-7008
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 973-7008
| 79 students
Stevens-Henager College (Closed 2020)
Private not-for-profit
755 S Main St
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 752-0903
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 752-0903
| 61 students
Stevens-Henager College (Closed 2020)
Private not-for-profit
720 South River Road
St. George, UT 84790
(435) 628-9150
St. George, UT 84790
(435) 628-9150
| 93 students
1476 Sandhill Road
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 373-0285
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 373-0285
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Utah?
There are 21 community colleges serving 135,291 students in Utah.
How much do community colleges cost in Utah?
The average tuition for community colleges in Utah is approximately $4,544 per year for in-state students and $13,647 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,216.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Utah?
The top-ranked community colleges in Utah include Ensign College and Mountainland Technical College.
What is community college diversity score in Utah?
Community colleges in Utah have a diversity score of 0.43, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Utah?
Community colleges in Utah have approximately 96% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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