Utah's affordable community college with hands-on learning, strong athletics, and pathways to bachelor's degrees.
Snow College offers associate degrees and certificates across 15+ program areas including behavioral sciences, business, engineering technology, life sciences, and technical education. The college also grants bachelor's degrees in software engineering (approved 2016), commercial music (since 2012), and nursing. The Horne School of Music has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1997 and is an All Steinway School. The theatre arts program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre and affiliated with the Juilliard Drama Division, producing five major productions annually.
The main Ephraim campus spans 82 acres in a rural setting. Snow College also operates a 56-acre Richfield Campus (established 1977) and additional locations in Nephi and online. The college features the Huntsman Library, Horne Activity Center, Bergeson Athletic Center, and a planetarium. Student life includes housing, dining, 600+ on- and off-campus job opportunities, and participation in research, theatre, and travel seminars. The college mascot is the Badger, with school colors of blue, white, and orange.
Snow College welcomes prospective students through campus tours, open houses, and the SnowBlast overnight program. The college serves traditional and non-traditional students, including international students through the Center for Global Engagement. Admissions counselors are assigned by territory to provide personalized guidance. The college emphasizes affordability, with marketing highlighting potential savings of up to $10,000 per year compared to larger institutions.
Snow College's athletic teams, the Badgers, compete in NJCAA and the Scenic West Athletic Conference across football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, wrestling, cross country, softball, and rodeo. The football team won the NJCAA National Championship in 1985 and was inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame in 2010. Notable alumni include professional athletes (Aaron Boone, Garett Bolles, Star Lotulelei), coaches (Josh Heupel, Bronco Mendenhall), and current Utah Governor Spencer Cox. The Career Center supports student employment and internship placement.