School Highlights
Ensign College serves 7,594 students (23% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 30%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 7,594 students
- Private-state tuition: $3,160
- Minority enrollment: 73%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ensign College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Student Earnings
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 40% over five years.
Ensign College
(UT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
90 staff
98 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ensign College has grown by 315% over five years.
The Ensign College diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has declined by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,594 students
3,023 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
84:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
1,776 students
476 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
5,818 students
2,547 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
7,594 students
2,323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,776 students
476 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,818 students
3,592 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
1%
2%
% White
27%
70%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
10%
2%
% Unknown races
55%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.49
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
56%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2135%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$56,881
$44,658
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $3,160 is less than the state average of $13,417. The private state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$3,160
$13,417
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
64%
76%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,447
$14,596
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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, Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown, Highest median earnings 10 years after entry, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Ensign College located?
Ensign College is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT.
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