Fact Book 2014-2015
2013-2014 New Student Survey SummaryStudent Input
Salt Lake Community College surveys new students, non-returning students, and graduating students each year to better understand the needs and experiences of those attending SLCC. There is no single or typical student at SLCC. Students vary tremendously in age, in their work and family situations, and even in the reasons they attend the College.
These three surveys provide valuable data that provides important insights into SLCC’s dynamic student population. As valuable as these statistics are, though, they only tell part of the story—the student population that completed these surveys possesses more diversity than statistics can describe.
Students list their primary objective in attending SLCC as transferring to a four-year institution. Students list financial demands as their greatest difficulty. Most SLCC students work at least part-time; the majority take less than a full load of college classes.
- The NEW STUDENT SURVEY is sent to students enrolled Fall Semester who have not previously attended SLCC.
- The NON-RETURNING STUDENT SURVEY is sent to those students who attended SLCC during Fall Semester but who were not enrolled Spring Semester.
- The GRADUATING STUDENT SURVEY is e-mailed to students who graduated during the academic school year.
Data from each survey is entered into a statistical software package, analyzed, and the resulting information is published here. The results that are included present each question that was asked of each of the respondents followed by the resulting percentages.
If you have any questions concerning any facet of the Student Follow-Up system, please contact the Office of Institutional Research at Salt Lake Community College.
Fast Facts
- 47% of New Students reported an objective of earning a degree and then transferring
- 40% of Non-returning Students intend to re-enroll within a year
- 88% of SLCC Graduates were satisfied or very satisfied with their experience at SLCC
