Latter-Day Saints Business College

95 North 300 West, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101-3500
Tel: (801)524-8100
Private not-for-profit | 1,855 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Latter-Day Saints Business College serves 1,855 students (73% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body.
  • Latter-Day Saints Business College is one of 11 community colleges within Salt Lake County, UT.

School Overview:
Latter-Day Saints Business College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Private not-for-profit Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 46 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 1,855 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:40 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 1,347 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 508 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 2% 2%
% Hawaiian		 2% 1%
% Hispanic		 11% 6%
% Black		 2% 15%
% White		 83% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $2,900 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $2,900 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • LDS Business College has provided quality education for 120 years. The school began November 15, 1886, as the Salt Lake Academy under the direction of Dr. Karl G. Maeser and William B. Dougall. Willard Done, the first teacher, welcomed 84 students when the College first opened its doors.
  • To provide excellent career-based education, the College adopts current technologies and responds to changes in market demands. Additionally, the College offers a general education degree that prepares students to transfer to other colleges and universities. All students receive a foundation for life-long learning.
  • The college offers Associate of Science degree for university and college transfer in General Studies or Business. Courses are offered in Accounting, Business Skills, Information Technology, Interior Design, Medical Careers and Office Technology.
  • LDS Business College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges and Universities of the Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and/or the U. S. Department of Education.

Nearby Schools:

Latter-Day Saints Business College
1855 students | 0 mi. away
Certified Careers Institute
79 students | 3.5 mi. away
Everest College-West Valley City
487 students | 6.2 mi. away
Salt Lake Community College
34584 students | 7.1 mi. away
Utah Career College
422 students | 11.1 mi. away
Davis Applied Technology College
4000 students | 18.2 mi. away

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