SLCC at a Glance

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 Applied Science Degree (AAS)
Academic Certificate (AC)
Technical Certificate (TC)

Student Body Profile

Based on Fall Semester 2025, third week figures:

Headcount	21,390
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)	12,238
Utah Residents	90.4%
Non-Residents	9.6%
Freshmen	62.2%
Sophomores	37.8%
Male	44.4%
Female	55.6%
Veterans	4.5%
Caucasian	53.7%
Hispanic	28.6%
Asian	4.1%
More than one race	4.3%
African American	3.3%
Pacific Islander	1.2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	0.7%
Unknown/Unreported	2.0%
Median Student Age:	22 years old
Average Student Age:	26 years old
Student to Faculty Ratio:	17:1
Number of degrees awarded during the 2023-2024 school year:	5,364

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.

Institution 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.

1. Acquire substantive knowledge in the intended major and throughout General Education
2. Communicate effectively
3. Develop quantitative literacies necessary for the chosen field of study
4. Think critically
5. Express themselves creatively
6. Develop civic literacy and the capacity to be community-engaged learners who act in mutually beneficial ways with community partners
7. Develop the knowledge and skills to work with others in a professional and constructive manner
8. Develop information literacy
9. Develop computer literacy

Strategic Objectives

In order to meet the needs of students and to craft the best possible learning experiences for them, SLCC is focused on three strategic objectives to guide our work:

1. Engage: Enroll and retain more Salt Lake County residents in higher education.
2. Complete: Increase timely certificate and degree completion leading to transfer and meaningful employment.
3. Thrive: Increase each student’s return on investment.