Private for-profit healthcare college in Utah specializing in nursing and physical therapy education.
Provo College offers three healthcare-focused programs: a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) completed in as few as three years, a Practical Nursing (PN) diploma program, and a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) associate degree. All programs combine classroom instruction with hands-on training, labs, and clinical or practical experiences. The college emphasizes career-focused education designed with input from local industry professionals to ensure alignment with employer needs in Utah County.
Provo College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) for its diploma, associate, and baccalaureate programs. The PTA associate degree is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), and the BSN degree is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The college also holds accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).
The admissions process is designed to be student-centered, beginning with a personalized career planning session to understand applicant interests and goals. General requirements include proof of high school graduation or equivalent; additional requirements may include entrance assessments, interviews, background checks, or drug screenings depending on the program. There is no application fee. The college offers transfer credit evaluation from accredited institutions and provides comprehensive support through admissions representatives, financial aid guidance, academic advising, tutoring, and career services.
As of 2023, 86% of Provo College's students were women. The student body is 70% White/Caucasian, 13% Hispanic/Latino, 10% unknown ethnicity, 2% Asian, 1% Black or African American, 1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 1% two or more races. The college operates a single main campus in Provo, Utah, with a second location (Eagle Gate College) in Idaho Falls, Idaho.