The average community college acceptance rate in Utah is approximately 70% per year (2026).
The most selective college in Utah is currently Fortis College-Salt Lake City and Evans Hairstyling College-St George, each with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 70%
Percentage Admitted Comparison Over the Years (2007-2025)
Most Selective Community Colleges in Utah (2026)
College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fortis College-Salt Lake City
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 25%
3949 S 700 E Ste 150
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 713-0915
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 713-0915
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Evans Hairstyling College-St George
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 25%
1028 E Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-6128
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-6128
Rank: #33.
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 62%
12257 South Business Park Drive
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 816-1444
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 816-1444
Rank: #44.
Provo College
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 85%
1450 W 820 N
Provo, UT 84601
(877) 660-4623
Provo, UT 84601
(877) 660-4623
Rank: #55.
Utah State University
Public
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322
(435) 797-1000
Logan, UT 84322
(435) 797-1000
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Utah Tech University
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
225 S University Avenue
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-7500
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-7500
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Snow College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
150 E College Ave
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-7000
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-7000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Utah average community college acceptance rate?
The Utah average community college acceptance rate is 70% for 2026.
What are the most selective community college in Utah?
The most selective community college in Utah include Fortis College-Salt Lake City, Evans Hairstyling College-St George and Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences.
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