Snow College recognized as an “Opportunity College”
June 4, 2025 – Ephraim, UT – Snow College has received national recognition in the newly released Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. earning recognition one of the nation’s Opportunity Colleges and Universities. To be an Opportunity College, Snow College showed that it excels in providing educational pathways for students and that its graduates earn competitive wages. Only 16% of institutions in the nation received this honor, and Snow College is one of only two public institutions in Utah to be an Opportunity College.
“This recognition reaffirms the work Snow College is doing to open doors and provide life-changing opportunities for our students,” said Snow College Provost Michael Austin. “Being named an Opportunity College highlights our commitment to affordable, high-quality education that truly makes a difference in students’ lives and in our communities.”
The Institutional Classification places Snow College in the Mixed Associate Medium category. This classification is part of a broad effort to group similar colleges for analysis and benchmarking, using data from the U.S. Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
The Carnegie Classifications, maintained by the American Council on Education (ACE), are widely used to better understand the U.S. higher education landscape. The new Student Access and Earnings framework is designed to recognize colleges that are excelling in creating equitable outcomes for students and strengthening economic mobility.
To learn more about the 2025 Carnegie Classifications, visit carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu.
Snow College, founded in 1888 by Utah pioneers, is a two-year college with campuses located in Ephraim and Richfield, Utah, and a learning center in Nephi, Utah. Serving more than 5,000 students, the college is committed to helping students graduate debt-free, gain resume-worthy experience, and develop a plan for the future. The affordable price and personalized environment full of opportunities allow students who find Snow College to find themselves. Learn more about all Snow College has to offer online at snow.edu.
