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Best Utah Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 community colleges serving 150,300 students in Utah (10 public colleges and 10 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 $13,925 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in Utah include Davis Technical College, Ensign College, and Evans Hairstyling College-St George.
The average community college acceptance rate in Utah is 70% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 30%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 32:1.

Top-Ranked Utah Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Davis Technical College
Public
550 E 300 S
Kaysville, UT 84037
(801) 593-2500
Enrollment: 4,188 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Ensign College
Ensign College Photo
Private not-for-profit
95 North 300 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 524-8100
Enrollment: 7,594 students Private-state tuition: $3,160 Minority enrollment: 73%
Evans Hairstyling College-St George
Private for-profit
1028 E Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-6128
Enrollment: 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Acceptance rate: 25% Minority enrollment: 13%
Fortis College-Salt Lake City
Private for-profit
3949 S 700 E Ste 150
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 713-0915
Enrollment: 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Acceptance rate: 25% Private-state tuition: $14,097 Minority enrollment: 47%
Mountainland Technical College
Mountainland Technical College Photo - Thanksgiving Point Campus
Public
2301 West Ashton Blvd.
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 753-4100
Enrollment: 3,967 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Uintah Basin Technical College
Uintah Basin Technical College Photo - Vernal Campus
Public
1100 E Lagoon St 124-5
Roosevelt, UT 84066
(435) 722-6900
Enrollment: 2,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Eagle Gate College-Layton
Private for-profit
915 N 400 W
Layton, UT 84041
(877) 594-4955
Enrollment: 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Private-state tuition: $15,164 Minority enrollment: 34%
Eagle Gate College-Murray
Private for-profit
5588 South Green Street
Murray, UT 84123
(888) 618-9336
Enrollment: 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Private-state tuition: $14,880 Minority enrollment: 56%
Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City
Private for-profit
169 N 100 W
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 590-3375
Enrollment: 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City
Private for-profit
344 West 13800 South
Draper, UT 84020
(877) 223-7040
Enrollment: 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Private for-profit
12257 South Business Park Drive
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 816-1444
Enrollment: 2,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 62% Private-state tuition: $18,320 Minority enrollment: 31%
Ogden-Weber Technical College
Public
200 N Washington Blvd
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 627-8300
Enrollment: 4,207 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Provo College
Private for-profit
1450 W 820 N
Provo, UT 84601
(877) 660-4623
Enrollment: 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Acceptance rate: 85% Private-state tuition: $14,880 Minority enrollment: 31%
Salt Lake Community College
Public
4600 S Redwood Rd
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 957-4111
Enrollment: 27,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 In-state tuition: $3,469 Out-state tuition: $11,011 Minority enrollment: 38%
Snow College
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Public
150 E College Ave
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-7000
Enrollment: 5,577 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $3,276 Out-state tuition: $11,378 Minority enrollment: 24%
Stevens-Henager College
Private not-for-profit
1350 W. 1890 S.
West Haven, UT 84401
(801) 392-1471
Enrollment: 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Private-state tuition: $16,972 Minority enrollment: 47%
Utah State University
Public
Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322
(435) 797-1000
Enrollment: 28,904 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Acceptance rate: 92% In-state tuition: $6,250 Out-state tuition: $18,250 Minority enrollment: 21%
451 East 400 North
Price, UT 84501
(435) 613-5000
Enrollment: 2,323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Utah Tech University
Public
225 S University Avenue
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-7500
Enrollment: 13,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,456 Out-state tuition: $12,792 Minority enrollment: 25%
Utah Valley University
Public
800 W University Parkway
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 863-8000
Enrollment: 46,807 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 In-state tuition: $5,270 Out-state tuition: $14,802 Minority enrollment: 24%
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Utah

Community Colleges in Utah (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
121 Election Rd Ste 300
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 601-5000
Enrollment: 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Private-state tuition: $13,663 Minority enrollment: 14%
1902 W 7800 S
West Jordan, UT 84088
(385) 501-4803
Enrollment: 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Private-state tuition: $13,500 Minority enrollment: 45%
1385 West 2200 South, Suite 100
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 973-7008
Enrollment: 79 students
383 W Vine St
Murray, UT 84123
(801) 281-7620
Enrollment: 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Private-state tuition: $16,968 Minority enrollment: 65%
755 S Main St
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 752-0903
Enrollment: 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
720 South River Road
St. George, UT 84790
(435) 628-9150
Enrollment: 93 students Minority enrollment: 36%
1476 Sandhill Road
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 373-0285
Enrollment: 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 In-state tuition: $16,968 Out-state tuition: $16,968 Minority enrollment: 48%

Overview

This State (UT)
Total Faculty
94 staff
Number of Programs Offered
21

Student Body

Total Enrollment
2,990 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
# Full-Time Students
443 students
# Part-Time Students
2,547 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
284 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
425 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
109 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,592 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
263 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,922 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
% Asian
2%
% Hispanic
13%
% Black
2%
% White
70%
% Hawaiian
1%
% Two or more races
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
% Unknown races
5%
Diversity Score
0.00
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)
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$4,544
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,647
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,925
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,178
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
85%
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 150,300 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 $13,925.
What are the top-ranked community colleges in Utah?
The top-ranked community colleges in Utah include Davis Technical College, Ensign College, and Evans Hairstyling College-St George.
What is the community college acceptance rate in Utah?
The average community college acceptance rate in Utah is 70% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community colleges in Utah?
Community colleges in Utah have approximately 30% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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