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Ensign College

Salt Lake City, UT 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Trimester
Student body size Small
Religious affiliation Mormon
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
On-time graduation rate 30%

Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, Ensign College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

One of the notable aspects of Ensign College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Ensign College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Ensign College is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Utah state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 49% whereas the national average was 58%.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,656

Cost of attendance at Ensign College in 2022 for students from Utah.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average $6,668
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$3,656

Cost of attendance at Ensign College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average $19,595
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 70 of freshman students at Ensign College received on average $1,461 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$1,461
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 45 14% $2,524 $113,585
Other Federal Grant 45 14% $2,524 $113,585
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 200 64% $1,017 $203,466
Total Grant & Scholarships 217 70% $1,461 $317,051

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ensign College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ensign College students is 30.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.1%.

30.4%

  • asian 33.3% 2 students
  • white 21.4% 49 students
  • hispanic 25.0% 12 students
  • International Students 55.1% 59 students
  • Mixed Race 15.4% 2 students

Service Offerings

Ensign College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ensign College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • ROTC - Air Force