Snow College

Ephraim, Utah, United States · Est. 1888 · Community College

Utah's affordable community college with hands-on learning, strong athletics, and pathways to bachelor's degrees.

  • Founded 1888 as Sanpete Stake Academy; one of the oldest junior colleges west of the Mississippi
  • Public community college in Ephraim, Utah; part of Utah System of Higher Education
  • 5,506 students (Fall 2023); 115 faculty and 144 staff
  • Offers associate degrees, certificates, and bachelor's degrees in software engineering, commercial music, and nursing
  • NJCAA athletics powerhouse; football team won national championship (1985) and finished #2 (2006)
  • Accredited music and theatre programs; Horne School of Music is All Steinway School

Academics

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.

Campus & Student Life

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.

Admissions

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.

Outcomes & Athletics

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.

Founded
1888
Type
Community College
Courses
14
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationUtah System of Higher Education
Websitehttps://www.snow.edu
HousingAvailable
Some details are still being verified.

Quick stats

Courses offered
14
Avg career outcomes
$41K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
Yes
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources