Ensign College is a private nonprofit college affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, founded in 1886 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Originally established as the Salt Lake Stake Academy and later known as LDS Business College for over a century, the institution was renamed Ensign College in 2021 to reflect its expanded academic mission. Ensign offers associate degrees and bachelor's degrees in business, technology, creative arts, and health fields, with a distinctive 7-week block scheduling system designed to help working adults and part-time students succeed. The college is one of only three university-level institutions operated by the Church worldwide (alongside Brigham Young University and BYU-Hawaii), and its tuition — subsidized by the Church — is among the most affordable of any private institution in the United States at $4,004 per year, the same rate for all students. In 2026, Ensign became the first college in the nation to redesign all of its bachelor's degrees as 3-year programs, aiming to reduce cost and accelerate career entry. Approximately 386 international students from 42 countries attend Ensign, representing a significant international presence given its size. Graduates achieve median earnings of $50,630, approximately 16% above the national median.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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Out-of-State / Intl
$4004
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Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $4,004
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
