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Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake Community College was established in 1948 as the Salt Lake Area Vocational School. The first class commenced on September 14, 1948. It became Salt Lake Trade Technical Institute in 1959 and adopted its present name in 1987. The college is commonly abbreviated as SLCC and offers two campuses in South City and Jordan.

SLCC offers over 100 degree programs in technical, academic, and vocational fields. Some of the academic departments of SLCC are automotive and related technologies, building construction/construction management, computer information systems, and manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology.

Salt Lake Community College Athletics are known as the Bruins. The men’s spots include baseball, golf, soccer, and basketball. The women’s sports include basketball, volleyball, and tennis.

Campus Location

4600 S Redwood Rd
Salt Lake City, UT 84130
USA
Main Tel: (801) 957-4333
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Salt Lake Community College Highlights

Where Salt Lake Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in transportation, medicine, medical adminstration, and liberal arts.
  • Large number of students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available
  • ROTC
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate2,69277
< 1 year certificate55716
1-2 year certificate23220

Students

The student enrollment at Salt Lake Community College was 25,235 in 2007 (14,083 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,535
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,955
Books and supplies$ 1,730

Financial Aid: Salt Lake Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  183
Without tenure; working toward tenure  113
Without tenure; tenure not available  54

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (132 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (278 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business/Commerce
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Finance
  • Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (57 awarded)

  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences
  • System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (61 awarded)

  • Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
  • Electrician
  • Mason/Masonry
  • Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
  • Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (9 awarded)

  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training

DESIGN (14 awarded)

  • Design and Visual Communications

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (7 awarded)

  • Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (35 awarded)

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (85 awarded)

  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
  • Instrumentation Technology/Technician
  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying
  • Telecommunications Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (17 awarded)

  • Human Development and Family Studies
  • Social Work

LAW (29 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (1,458 awarded)

  • Economics
  • English Language and Literature
  • General Studies
  • History
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • International/Global Studies
  • Political Science and Government
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
  • Sociology

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (62 awarded)

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
  • Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (40 awarded)

  • Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
  • Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (93 awarded)

  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (139 awarded)

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE (82 awarded)

  • Public Health

MUSIC (3 awarded)

  • Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (395 awarded)

  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (18 awarded)

  • Occupational Therapist Assistant
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (33 awarded)

  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
  • Receptionist

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (8 awarded)

  • Photography

PRODUCTION TRADES (35 awarded)

  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (39 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Geology/Earth Science
  • Physics

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (14 awarded)

  • Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
  • Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (58 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (67 awarded)

  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Psychology

TRANSPORTATION (213 awarded)

  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

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