Teri Clawson President | Arizona College Of Nursing-Salt Lake City
Teri Clawson President | Arizona College Of Nursing-Salt Lake City
Of the 25 institutions in the county, six provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Neumont College of Computer Science, Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences and University of Utah.
At least 24,814 people applied to Salt Lake County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 232,770 students enrolled in the universities, including 179,763 in undergraduate and 53,007 in graduate programs. In total 17.1% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (58.6%) and Hispanic (14.3%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Western Governors University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 156,935 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for two institutions in Salt Lake County, including Top Nails & Hair Beauty School and Columbia College - Salt Lake.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | 21,072 | 18,754 | 34,734 |
| Top Nails & Hair Beauty School | -- | -- | -- |
| Columbia College - Salt Lake | -- | -- | -- |
| Medspa Academies | -- | -- | 246 |
| Nightingale College | -- | -- | 2,994 |
| Collectiv Academy | -- | -- | 88 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Salt Lake City | -- | -- | 328 |
| Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences | 233 | 226 | 2,304 |
| The Barber School | -- | -- | 148 |
| Eagle Gate College-Murray | -- | -- | 307 |
| Salt Lake Community College | -- | -- | 26,300 |
| Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare | -- | -- | 130 |
| Ensign College | -- | -- | 4,058 |
| Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan | -- | -- | 175 |
| American Beauty Academy-West Valley Campus | -- | -- | 55 |
| Midwives College of Utah | 7 | 3 | 282 |
| Southwest Technical College | -- | -- | 693 |
| Westminster University | 2,205 | 1,544 | 1,280 |
| Fortis College-Salt Lake City | -- | -- | 438 |
| Cameo College of Essential Beauty | -- | -- | 298 |
| Neumont College of Computer Science | 1,245 | 1,096 | 517 |
| Western Governors University | -- | -- | 156,935 |
| Healing Mountain Massage School | -- | -- | 41 |
| Skin Science Institute | -- | -- | 161 |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake City | 52 | 52 | 258 |
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