	LDS Business College	(UT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate of Arts Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	Four or more years
Institution Control	Private not-for-profit	Private, for profit
Total Faculty	16 staff	26 staff

Student Body

The student population of LDS Business College has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The LDS Business College diversity score of 0.49 is more than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,996 students	234 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	125:1	32:1

# Full-Time Students	1,267 students	329 students

# Part-Time Students	729 students	729 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	1%

% Asian	2%	2%

% Hispanic	16%	11%

% Black	2%	1%

% White	69%	75%

% Hawaiian	3%	1%

% Two or more races	3%	3%

% Non Resident races	3%	3%

% Unknown races	1%	3%

Diversity Score	0.49	0.42

College Completion Rate	29%	54%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$39,500	$32,700

Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $3,160 is less than the state average of $14,273. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees	$3,160	$14,273

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	70%	89%

Median Debt for Graduates	$6,447	$15,534

Median Debt for Dropouts	$3,500	$6,067

Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to LDS Business College is Fortis College-Salt Lake City (6.1 miles away).