Accreditation
Salt Lake Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has the necessary resources available to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Accreditation also addresses institutional integrity.
Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.
Inquiries regarding an institution’s accreditation status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100 | Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 558-4224 | www.nwccu.org
Programs
SLCC offers more than 100 degree programs, as well as continuing education, apprenticeships, not-for-credit and other options to help students achieve their educational objectives.
Degree and Certificate Offerings
Associate of Arts Degree (AA)
Associate of Science Degree (AS)
Associate of Pre-Engineering (APE)
Associate of Pre-Science (APS)
Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Proficiency
Certificate of Achievement
Student Body Profile
Based on Fall Semester 2023, third week figures:
18,368 Headcount
10,570 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
94.0% Utah Residents
6.0% Non-Residents
59.0% Freshmen
41.0% Sophomores
45.5% Male
54.5% Female
3.8% Veterans
59.0% Caucasian
24.9% Hispanic
4.1% Asian
4.1% More than one race
2.9% African American
1.6% Non-Resident
1.1% Pacific Islander
0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.6% Unknown/Unreported
Median Student Age: 22 years old
Average Student Age: 25 years old
Student to Faculty Ratio: 17:1
Number of degrees awarded was 4,981 during the 2022-23 school year.
College Overview
Salt Lake Community College is an accredited, multi-campus college serving the diverse needs of the Salt Lake County community. With an open-door enrollment policy, the College serves more than 50,000 students through credit, not-for-credit courses and workshops each year.
To accommodate student needs, SLCC offers courses at ten sites, plus SLCC Online, allowing students to take classes virtually anywhere. Courses are offered in both traditional and accelerated semesters, during the day, at night, and on weekends. Students receive personal attention from faculty as the College maintains an average student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
The College has established active partnerships with more than 500 local businesses and school districts to provide skills training, professional development, and academic programs to current and future employees. SLCC plays a key role in building Utah’s economy by anticipating future needs and preparing a skilled workforce able to manage ever-changing technologies.
SLCC Vision
Salt Lake Community College will be a model for inclusive and transformative education, strengthening the communities we serve through the success of our students.
SLCC Mission
Salt Lake Community College is your community college. We engage and support students in educational pathways leading to successful transfer and meaningful employment.
SLCC Values
Collaboration
We believe we’re better when we work together.
Community
We partner with our community in the transformative, public good of educating students.
Inclusivity
We seek to cultivate an environment of respect and empathy, advanced by diverse cultures and perspectives.
Learning
We learn as a college by building outstanding educational experiences for students and by supporting faculty and staff in their professional development.
Innovation
We value fresh thinking and encourage the energy of new ideas and initiatives.
Integrity
We do the right things for the right reasons.
Trust
We build trust by working together in good faith and goodwill to fulfill the College’s mission.
Student Learning Outcomes
SLCC has identified nine essential capacities all students should strengthen, regardless of academic major or career plans, that will serve students in all aspects of life.
- Acquire substantive knowledge in the intended major and throughout General Education
- Communicate effectively
- Develop quantitative literacies necessary for the chosen field of study
- Think critically
- Express themselves creatively
- Develop civic literacy and the capacity to be community-engaged learners who act in mutually beneficial ways with community partners
- Develop the knowledge and skills to work with others in a professional and constructive manner
- Develop information literacy
- Develop computer literacy
Strategic Goals
In order to meet the needs of students and to craft the best possible learning experiences, for them, SLCC is focused on five strategic goals to guide our work.
- Increase Student Completion
- Improve transfer preparation and articulation
- Align with and respond to workforce needs
- Achieve equity in student participation and completion
- Secure institutional sustainability and capacity
SLCC Core Themes
Core themes are the essential elements of the college’s mission. They provide an overarching framework for assessment of the college performance and continual improvement.
Access and Success
Transfer Education
Workforce Education
Disclaimer
This catalog applies to new students entering Salt Lake Community College in the 2024-2025 academic year and returning Salt Lake Community College students whose governing catalog has expired. Individuals with specific questions about this policy should see the admissions officer or the appropriate academic administrator for their program of study.
The catalog contains information concerning academic programs, course descriptions, tuition and fees, policies, and general information about Salt Lake Community College in existence at the time of this publication’s deadline, February 26, 2024.
Information in this catalog is subject to change and Salt Lake Community College reserves the right to make any necessary revisions in the information contained here without notice. The College further reserves the right to add, amend, or repeal any rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as provided by law.
This catalog is for information purposes only and does not constitute a contract between the student and the College.
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