SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE H-5

PO Box 30808
Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0808
Tel: (801)957-4111
Admissions: (801)957-4186
Fax: (801)957-4958
Web Site: http://www.slcc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Utah System of Higher Education. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1948. Setting: 114-acre urban campus. Endowment: $2 million. Educational spending 2003-04: $2226 per student. Total enrollment: 24,725. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 21:1. 3,805 applied, 100% were admitted. Full-time: 8,471 students, 47% women, 53% men. Part-time: 16,254 students, 50% women, 50% men. 5% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 7% Hispanic, 1% black, 4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 37% 25 or older, 6% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, co-op programs and internships. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for health science programs. Options: electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Placement: ACT, CPT recommended. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $1832 full-time. Nonresident tuition: $6412 full-time. Mandatory fees: $342 full-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 50 open to all; local fraternities, local sororities; 6% of eligible men and 7% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: LDSSA, VICA, Phi Theta Kappa, PBL, Student Nurse Alliance. Major annual events: Rush Week, Monster Mash. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. Markosian Library plus 2 others with 96,470 books, 51,342 microform titles, 781 serials, 29,810 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending 2003-04: $1.5 million. 2,905 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

The capital of the state, Salt Lake City, is located at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The Great Salt Lake is northwest of the city was founded by Brigham Young and his followers, and many of the original buildings may still be seen. The city is a metropolis today enjoying excellent transportation facilities. There are five libraries, a law library, many churches of various denominations, hospitals, and clinics to serve the community. Some part-time employment is available. Local recreation facilities includes 23 parks, golf courses, fishing, hunting, bowling, skiing, several theatres, and outdoor sports. There are excellent shopping facilities located here. The Utah State Fair is held annually as well as the Music Festival.