Utah State University-College Of Eastern Utah

  • College of Eastern Utah is committed to the highest standards of instruction and learning in its academic and applied technology programs. The College prepares students for certification, degree or transfer programs and recognizes that education continues beyond graduation. We strive to help instill the curiosity and skills necessary for a student to continue learning throughout life.

School Highlights

Utah State University-College Of Eastern Utah serves 2,323 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 30%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,323 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 39%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 154 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Utah State University-College Of Eastern Utah
(UT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate of Arts Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
154 staff
98 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Utah State University-College Of Eastern Utah has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Utah State University-College Of Eastern Utah diversity score of 0.58 is more than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,323 students
3,023 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
1,279 students
476 students
# Part-Time Students
1,044 students
2,547 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,323 students
2,323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,323 students
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
20%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
61%
70%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.49
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,000
$33,400

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2010)
50%
70%
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,500
$14,225
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$4,750

Sports

Colors
White, Aggie Blue, Grey
School Mascot
Golden Eagle
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • College of Eastern Utah is a two year, state supported community college operated under the Utah State Board of Regents. It is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, by the Utah State Board of Education and is a member of the National Commission on Accrediting. Credits earned at the College of Eastern Utah are transferable to other institutions of higher learning in the United States. At Utah's youngest community college, numerous changes have occurred over the last 67 years. Since 1937 we have grown from Carbon College, with an enrollment of 146, to College of Eastern Utah, with an enrollment of over 3200 students. In the early years by an act of the Utah State legislature we were under the Utah State Board of Education. In 1959, the college became a branch of the University of Utah. In 1965 we became College of Eastern Utah, and four years later our relationship with the University of Utah was terminated. As a result of the 1969 Higher Education Act, we became a full-fledged member of the Utah State System of Higher Education. Our primary campuses are located in Price and Blanding, with a college center in Castle Dale. The Price campus has over 16 buildings. The campus settings are extraordinary. The opportunities for biking, hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities is unparalleled. Because of our setting, our faculty and students have a chance to participate in world-class archeological and paleontological excavations. The college offer academic programs that facilitate seamless transitions to four-year institutions as well as applied technology programs that provide certificates and degrees that lead to jobs. The college Offers more than 400 courses in 60 areas of study, Associate of Arts & Associate of Science Degrees, Associate of Applied Science Degrees, Certificates of Completion and Great transfer programs to four year colleges & universities.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,323 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 39%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Utah public community colleges, the average tuition 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 $13,417 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Utah is 88%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Utah community colleges have a diversity score of 0.49, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Utah is Eagle Gate College-Murray. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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