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Best Utah Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 20 community colleges serving 180,214 students in Utah (11 public colleges and 9 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Utah is approximately $6,267 per year for in-state students and $13,852 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,766 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Ensign College, Evans Hairstyling College-St George, and Fortis College-Salt Lake City.
The average community college acceptance rate in Utah is 73% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 29%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.

Top Ranked Utah Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
Ensign College
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Private not-for-profit
95 North 300 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 524-8100
| 7,916 students
Evans Hairstyling College-St George
Private for-profit
1028 E Tabernacle
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
| 550 students
Mountainland Technical College
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Public
2301 West Ashton Blvd.
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 753-4100
| 5,278 students
Davis Technical College
Public
550 E 300 S
Kaysville, UT 84037
(801) 593-2500
| 5,480 students
Eagle Gate College-Layton
Private for-profit
915 N 400 W
Layton, UT 84041
(877) 594-4955
| 277 students
Eagle Gate College-Murray
Public
5588 South Green Street
Murray, UT 84123
(888) 618-9336
| 425 students
Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City
Private for-profit
169 N 100 W
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 590-3375
| 61 students
Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City
Private for-profit
344 West 13800 South
Draper, UT 84020
(877) 223-7040
| 0 students
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Private for-profit
12257 South Business Park Drive
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 816-1444
| 3,421 students
Ogden-Weber Technical College
Public
200 N Washington Blvd
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 627-8300
| 4,719 students
Provo College
Private for-profit
1450 W 820 N
Provo, UT 84601
(877) 660-4623
| 897 students
Salt Lake Community College
Public
4600 S Redwood Rd
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 957-4111
| 36,778 students
Snow College
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Public
150 E College Ave
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-7000
| 7,259 students
Stevens-Henager College
Private not-for-profit
1350 W. 1890 S.
West Haven, UT 84401
(801) 392-1471
| 127 students
Uintah Basin Technical College
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Public
1100 E Lagoon St 124-5
Roosevelt, UT 84066
(435) 722-6900
| 2,084 students
Utah State University
Public
Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322
(435) 797-1000
| 33,389 students
451 East 400 North
Price, UT 84501
(435) 613-5000
| 2,323 students
Utah Tech University
Public
225 S University Avenue
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-7500
| 14,658 students
Utah Valley University
Public
800 W University Parkway
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 863-8000
| 54,501 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Utah

Community Colleges in Utah (Closed)

School
Location
Students
121 Election Rd Ste 300
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 601-5000
| 234 students
1902 W 7800 S
West Jordan, UT 84088
(385) 501-4803
| 268 students
1385 West 2200 South, Suite 100
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 973-7008
| 79 students
383 W Vine St
Murray, UT 84123
(801) 281-7620
| 104 students
755 S Main St
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 752-0903
| 61 students
720 South River Road
St. George, UT 84790
(435) 628-9150
| 93 students
1476 Sandhill Road
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 373-0285
| 95 students

Overview

This State (UT)
Total Faculty
215 staff
Number of Programs Offered
23

Student Body

Total Enrollment
4,285 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
# Full-Time Students
891 students
# Part-Time Students
3,394 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
367 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
891 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
133 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,394 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
563 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
750 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
% Asian
2%
% Hispanic
13%
% Black
1%
% White
71%
% Hawaiian
1%
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
4%
% Unknown races
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
65%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
47%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$6,267
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,852
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,766
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,108
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
93%
SAT Total Avg.
1,095
SAT Reading
545
SAT Math
550
ACT Total Avg.
70
ACT Composite
23
ACT English
24
ACT Math
23

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Utah?
There are 20 community colleges serving 180,214 students in Utah.
How much do community colleges cost in Utah?
The average tuition for community colleges in Utah is approximately $6,267 per year for in-state students and $13,852 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,766.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Utah?
The top-ranked community colleges in Utah include Ensign College, Evans Hairstyling College-St George, and Fortis College-Salt Lake City.
What is community college acceptance rate in Utah?
The average community college acceptance rate in Utah is 73% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Utah?
Community colleges in Utah have a diversity score of 0.47, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Utah?
Community colleges in Utah have approximately 29% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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