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Ensign College

Salt Lake City, UT·Private nonprofit·5,969 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 5,969 students.

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5,969
Students
$10,003
Net Price
31%
Grad Rate
$42,800
Earnings
10 yr
$3,500
Debt

About This School

Ensign College is a private nonprofit institution located in Salt Lake City, Utah with approximately 5,969 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,003 per year. The graduation rate is 31%, and the typical graduate earns $42,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Ensign College is a private college in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Founded in 1886, the college is owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and operates under its Church Educational System. It also includes an institute of religion and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the average net price of just $10,003/year and remarkably low median debt of $3,500 at graduation make this one of the most affordable college options you'll find anywhere. However, the 31% graduation rate and 61% freshman retention rate are serious red flags — most students who start here don't finish — so you'll want to ask hard questions about academic support and whether the programs align with your specific goals before committing.

Founded
1886
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing62%
Computer Science11%
Health Professions8%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Communications1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Joseph Fielding Smith

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,888
Out-of-State Tuition
$3,888
Avg Net Price
$10,003
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants11%
Median debt at graduation$3,500

Full Cost

Cost of attendance$13,892

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
31%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
61%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$3,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$3,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$33,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 12.2x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White11%
Hispanic/Latino2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,969 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Ensign College

95 North 300 West

Salt Lake City, UT 84101-3500

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Official Links

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Official School Resources
Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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