Utah's largest two-year college serving nearly 50,000 students across eight campuses with open enrollment and affordable, transferable degrees.
SLCC offers over 200 degree and certificate programs across academic, technical, and vocational fields, organized into eight areas of study. The college operates on a semester schedule and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), with credits transferable to four-year institutions. More SLCC graduates attend the University of Utah than graduates of any other institution. The college emphasizes affordable tuition and flexible scheduling to serve diverse learners, from high school graduates to career professionals.
SLCC operates eight campuses: Taylorsville Redwood (primary, 1967), South City (1992), Jordan (2001), Miller (2001), Meadowbrook, and Herriman (2023, a collaboration with University of Utah). The Taylorsville Redwood Campus houses the main offices, student center, library (90,000 volumes), athletic facilities, and amphitheater. South City features the Grand Theatre with a historic costume collection. Jordan Campus includes a dental clinic and health sciences building. Miller Campus hosts the Culinary Institute and business training programs. The college fields NJCAA teams in baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball, with the mascot Brutus the Bruin Bear.
SLCC maintains an open enrollment policy, making it accessible to all applicants. The college offers a simple online application process. About 95% of the student body are Utah residents. The college serves high school graduates, transfer students, career professionals, and lifelong learners seeking flexible scheduling and affordable tuition options.
SLCC graduates successfully transfer to four-year universities, with the University of Utah receiving more SLCC transfers than any other institution. The college's athletic programs have achieved national recognition, including NJCAA championships in men's basketball (2009), men's soccer (2021), and men's baseball (2025). Notable professional athletes who trained at SLCC include Gary Payton II, Eddy Alvarez, and Justin Braun. The college emphasizes career preparation through vocational and technical programs aligned with workforce needs.