Ensign College

95 North 300 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Ensign College serves 1,829 students (61% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is same as the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 23%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,829 students
  • Private-state tuition: $3,160
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Ensign College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 151 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ensign College
(UT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
151 staff
154 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Ensign College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Ensign College diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,829 students
1,545 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,119 students
501 students
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# Part-Time Students
710 students
1,044 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
175 students
176 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,119 students
501 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
28 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
710 students
2,172 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
371 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
750 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
13%
11%
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% Black
1%
1%
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% White
48%
77%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
34%
2%
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% Unknown races
n/a
3%
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Diversity Score
0.64
0.39
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
56%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,500
$32,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $3,160 is less than the state average of $14,133. The private state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$3,160
$14,133
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
87%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$6,447
$14,596
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$6,394
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
545
SAT Math
n/a
550
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • LDS Business College has provided quality education for 127 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 options that prepare students to transfer to other colleges and universities. All students receive a foundation for life-long learning. The college offers Associate of Applied Science degree in several skills areas and the Associate of Science in Integrated Studies for university and college transfer. Courses are offered in Accounting, Business Skills, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Interior Design, Medical Careers and Paralegal Studies. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ensign College cost?
Ensign College's private state tuition is approximately $3,160.
What is Ensign College's ranking?
Ensign College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Utah for: Least expensive tuition, Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,829 students
  • Private-state tuition: $3,160
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Salt Lake County, UT private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,209 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Salt Lake County, UT community colleges have a diversity score of 0.55, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Salt Lake County, UT is Stevens-Henager College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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