Provo College

Provo, Utah, United States · Est. 1984 · Private For-profit

Private for-profit healthcare college in Utah specializing in nursing and physical therapy education.

  • Founded in 1984 as Dental Careers Institute; renamed Provo College in 1989
  • Private for-profit institution accredited by ABHES, CCNE, and CAPTE
  • Offers Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Practical Nursing (PN), and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) programs
  • Part of Unitek Learning healthcare education network since 2020
  • Single main campus in Provo, Utah; affiliated with Eagle Gate College in Idaho Falls
  • 2025 NCLEX-RN pass rate: 94.78%; 35+ years of healthcare education

Academics

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.

Accreditation & Credentials

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).

Admissions & Support

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.

Student Demographics & Campus

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.

Founded
1984
Type
Private For-profit
Courses
3
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationUnitek Learning (parent organization); affiliated with Eagle Gate College
Websitehttps://www.provocollege.edu
HousingNot available
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Quick stats

Courses offered
3
Avg career outcomes
Not yet verified
94.78% placed
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources