Utah State University-College Of Eastern Utah

451 E 400 N, Price, UT, 84501
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Public | 2,585 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Utah State University-College Of Eastern Utah serves 2,585 students (52% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body.
  • Utah State University-College Of Eastern Utah is the only community colleges within Carbon County, UT.
  • The nearest community college is ( miles away).

School Overview:
Utah State University-College Of Eastern Utah
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 95 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 2,585 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:27 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 1,355 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 1,230 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 19% 1%
% Asian		 2% 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 5% 6%
% Black		 1% 15%
% White		 72% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $2,670 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $4,940 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • College of Eastern Utah is a two year, state supported community college operated under the Utah State Board of Regents. It is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, by the Utah State Board of Education and is a member of the National Commission on Accrediting. Credits earned at the College of Eastern Utah are transferable to other institutions of higher learning in the United States.
  • At Utah's youngest community college, numerous changes have occurred over the last 67 years. Since 1937 we have grown from Carbon College, with an enrollment of 146, to College of Eastern Utah, with an enrollment of over 3200 students. In the early years by an act of the Utah State legislature we were under the Utah State Board of Education. In 1959, the college became a branch of the University of Utah. In 1965 we became College of Eastern Utah, and four years later our relationship with the University of Utah was terminated. As a result of the 1969 Higher Education Act, we became a full-fledged member of the Utah State System of Higher Education.
  • Our primary campuses are located in Price and Blanding, with a college center in Castle Dale. The Price campus has over 16 buildings. The campus settings are extraordinary. The opportunities for biking, hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities is unparalleled. Because of our setting, our faculty and students have a chance to participate in world-class archeological and paleontological excavations.
  • The college offer academic programs that facilitate seamless transitions to four-year institutions as well as applied technology programs that provide certificates and degrees that lead to jobs. The college Offers more than 400 courses in 60 areas of study, Associate of Arts & Associate of Science Degrees, Associate of Applied Science Degrees, Certificates of Completion and Great transfer programs to four year colleges & universities.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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