Sandy, Utah Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Colleges in Sandy, Utah: median graduate debt $9,104 (-31.4% vs U.S.) 197 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 197 students
- Median net price: $20,117 (+101.8% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $9,104 (-31.4% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $10,555
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Overview
Colleges and universities in Sandy serve students across Utah with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 197 students enrolled in federal data. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Sandy, Utah and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Sandy vs Utah & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy, Utah | N/A | $20,117 | $9,104 | N/A | 197 |
| Utah (state median) | $6,507 | $10,360 | $10,548 | 51.0% | 355,204 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Sandy, Utah vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy, Utah | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Utah (state median) | $54,022 | 85.4% | 68.8% | 5.2% | — | 81.2% | 0.28 |
| United States | $54,384 | 88.0% | 76.4% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Utah (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy, Utah | N/A | $20,117 | $9,104 | N/A | 197 | N/A | N/A |
| Salt Lake City | $9,139 | $22,900 | $13,000 | 46.2% | 216,095 | $66,215 | 87.6% |
| Provo | $11,618 | $21,901 | $9,917 | 66.2% | 34,380 | $57,718 | 82.2% |
| Orem | $6,507 | $6,376 | $11,208 | 45.1% | 28,571 | N/A | N/A |
| Logan | $9,228 | $14,936 | $11,795 | 59.1% | 21,972 | $54,022 | 85.0% |
| Ogden | $6,557 | $6,744 | $15,113 | 46.2% | 19,288 | N/A | N/A |
| Cedar City | $6,962 | $8,208 | $12,500 | 60.7% | 9,880 | $50,296 | 85.8% |
| Saint George | $6,306 | $15,069 | $12,778 | 38.4% | 9,871 | N/A | N/A |
| Lehi | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2,774 | N/A | N/A |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 | $54,384 | 88.0% |
Student debt: Sandy, Utah vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Sandy, Utah is $9,104 (-31.4% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $10,555.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Median graduate debt is $9,104 (-31.4% below the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges are in Sandy?
This city profile covers 2 campuses in Sandy, Utah with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Sandy?
Median in-state tuition in Sandy is N/A and median net price is $20,117. For Utah overall, medians are $6,507 and $10,360; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.
What do graduates earn in Sandy?
Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Sandy is N/A vs $54,022 for Utah and $54,384 nationally.
What is student debt like for Sandy colleges?
Median completer debt in Sandy is $9,104 vs $10,548 for Utah and $13,271 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Sandy?
Among 2 College Scorecard campuses in Sandy, Utah, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.
Sources & related
- Utah college profile
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- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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