Ensign College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Ensign College is a private trade and vocational school in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving roughly 7,568 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,824 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,004. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $50,630 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,004
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,824 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,568 23.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 43.29%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 29.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 21.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 8.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 14,099
- Room & Board: $7,136 annual estimate
Ensign College: what the data shows
Common questions about Ensign College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Ensign College?
Ensign College is located in Salt Lake City, UT (ZIP 84101-3500).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Ensign College public or private?
Ensign College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Ensign College cost?
Published tuition: $4,004.
Average net price after aid: $10,824.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,436 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,525 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,481 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,403 |
| $110,001+ | $14,145 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $16,016.
How big is Ensign College?
Total enrollment: 7,568 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 14,099 students.
About 23% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Ensign College?
150%-time completion rate: 43.29%.
First-year retention: 54.4%.
What do graduates of Ensign College earn?
Median earnings: $43,320 six years after entry; $50,630 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
8.20% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Ensign College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (412 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (410 completions)
- Project Management (351 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (257 completions)
- General Studies (219 completions)
- Computer Support Specialist (157 completions)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General (138 completions)
- Small Business Administration/Management (86 completions)
- Interior Design (60 completions)
- Digital Marketing (58 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Ensign College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 43.29%; median earnings $50,630 at 10 years; net price $10,824. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,004
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ensign College was $4,004.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,824
2024 Value
In 2024 Ensign College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,824.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$43,296 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,824 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$16,016 4-Year Tuition
$7,136 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$278 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$11,418 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$45,672 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Ensign College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
8.20% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
1.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Ensign College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Ensign College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,060 | $3,060 | $10,334 |
| 2014 | $3,060 | $3,060 | $8,409 |
| 2015 | $3,160 | $3,160 | $7,784 |
| 2016 | $3,240 | $3,240 | $7,936 |
| 2017 | $3,340 | $3,340 | $7,018 |
| 2018 | $3,440 | $3,440 | $6,424 |
| 2019 | $3,440 | $3,440 | $7,832 |
| 2020 | $3,550 | $3,550 | $7,971 |
| 2021 | $3,656 | $3,656 | $9,714 |
| 2022 | $3,766 | $3,766 | $8,250 |
| 2023 | $3,888 | $3,888 | $10,003 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Ensign College reported total enrollment of about 7,568 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Race/ethnicity unknown (57.7%), White (23.3%), and Non-Resident Alien (11.3%). About 8.20% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 29.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
23.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Ensign College in 2024 is 7,568 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 14,099 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
54.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Race/ethnicity unknown at 57.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
43.29% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Ensign College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 40% male / 60% female
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 32% male / 68% female
- Project Management: 66% male / 34% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Ensign College.
Return on Investment
$50,630 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1069.39% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Ensign College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 33 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 412 completions
2. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 410 completions
3. Project Management: 351 completions
4. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 257 completions
5. General Studies: 219 completions
6. Computer Support Specialist: 157 completions
7. Hospitality Administration/Management, General: 138 completions
8. Small Business Administration/Management: 86 completions
9. Interior Design: 60 completions
Most popular programs at Ensign College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Ensign College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Ensign College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 8.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,956
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,248
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Ensign College is a private non-profit institution located in Salt Lake City, UT, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Project Management. Enrollment is approximately 7,568 students. Student body composition includes Race/ethnicity unknown (57.7%), White (23.3%), Non-Resident Alien (11.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 43.29%. Approximately 8.20% of students receive Pell Grants. About 29.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-3500
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Ensign College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ensign College located?
Ensign College is located in Salt Lake City, UT.
How much does Ensign College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,004 and average net price is $10,824 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,136 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Ensign College?
Ensign College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 14,099 students, Race/ethnicity unknown (57.7%), White (23.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Ensign College?
About 29.6% of students at Ensign College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Ensign College earn?
Median earnings are $43,320 six years after entry and $50,630 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Ensign College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 43.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Ensign College public or private?
Ensign College is a private nonprofit institution located in Salt Lake City, UT.
Is Ensign College an HBCU?
No. Ensign College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Ensign College a tribal college?
No. Ensign College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Ensign College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Ensign College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.5%).
Is Ensign College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Ensign College: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Utah college costs
- Utah colleges by ROI
- Utah trade schools profile
- Salt Lake City, Utah city profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Utah
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.