Highest earnings after college
Median earnings ten years after starting.
- 1University of Utah$67,170
- 2Westminster University$66,215
- 3Ensign College$50,630
- 4Salt Lake Community College$47,867
- 5Nightingale College$27,126
College & student life
College guide to Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City college guide: University of Utah, Nightingale College, Ensign College and more, with rankings, campus events, game days and study spots.
Colleges near Salt Lake City
Pick a campus for its live schedule, game days and the best spots nearby.
In Salt Lake CityPublic university · Since 1850University of Utah20,000+ students$16,200 net price · 65% graduate
NCIn Salt Lake City
Private collegeNightingale College5,000–9,999 students$30,852 net price · 21% graduate
In Salt Lake CityPrivate college · Since 1886Ensign College5,000–9,999 students$10,824 net price · 43% graduate
In Salt Lake CityPrivate university · Since 1875Westminster University1,000–4,999 students$27,094 net price · 64% graduate
MCUIn Salt Lake City
Private college · Since 1980Midwives College of UtahUnder 1,000 students$37,278 net price · 40% graduate
7 mi awayCommunity college · Since 1948Salt Lake Community College20,000+ students$9,804 net price · 29% graduate
College list from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory (NCES).
Campus in pictures near Salt Lake City
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Games and campus events near Salt Lake City
The next seven days at every college in this guide, updated daily from their own calendars.
How colleges near Salt Lake City compare
Ranked on official College Scorecard figures: what graduates earn, what students pay after aid, and how many finish.
Best value
Median earnings per dollar of the average yearly net price.
- 1Salt Lake Community College4.9× net price
- 2Ensign College4.7× net price
- 3University of Utah4.1× net price
- 4Westminster University2.4× net price
- 5Nightingale College0.9× net price
Most affordable
Average yearly net price after grants and scholarships.
- 1Salt Lake Community College$9,804
- 2Ensign College$10,824
- 3University of Utah$16,200
- 4Westminster University$27,094
- 5Nightingale College$30,852
Highest graduation rates
Share of full-time students who finish within 150% of normal time.
Most selective
Lowest admission rates.
- 1Westminster University67% admitted
- 2Midwives College of Utah86% admitted
- 3University of Utah86% admitted
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. A college appears in a list only when the Department reports that figure for it; graduation rates compare four-year colleges.
Compare colleges near Salt Lake City side by side
Size, cost after aid, graduation and earnings for every college in this guide. Tap a column to sort.
| College | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of UtahPublic university | In town | 27,264 | $16,200 | 86% | 65% | $67,170 |
| Nightingale CollegePrivate college | In town | 5,986 | $30,852 | Open | 21% | $27,126 |
| Ensign CollegePrivate college | In town | 7,568 | $10,824 | Open | 43% | $50,630 |
| Westminster UniversityPrivate university | In town | 823 | $27,094 | 67% | 64% | $66,215 |
| Midwives College of UtahPrivate college | In town | 234 | $37,278 | 86% | 40% | – |
| Salt Lake Community CollegeCommunity college | 7 mi | 18,136 | $9,804 | Open | 29% | $47,867 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. A dash means the Department doesn't report that figure for the college.
Coffee and study spots
Local cafés and tea rooms for long afternoons with a laptop.
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Vive Juicery
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Eiko Cafe SLC (江南人家)
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Eva’s Bakery
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Granite Bakery
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Canela Bakery
BakeryL&
Love & Light Bakery
Doughnut bakeryOpen late
Kitchens and bars serving past 10 p.m.
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Red Iguana 2
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Red Iguana
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Antica Sicilia
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The Copper Onion
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Takashi
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Bar Nohm
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Nutritious Bowl
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HSL
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Eva
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Valter's Osteria
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Eva’s Bakery
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