DSC is a publicly supported institution'authorized by the Utah State Board of Regents'with two interdependent tiers. DSC offers associate degrees and certificate programs that meet the needs of students, the community and the state. The College also offers baccalaureate programs in high demand areas and in core or foundational areas consistent with four-year colleges. Dixie State College enhances its campus climate by promoting cultural and demographic diversity, and by inviting students to participate in its open-door, post-secondary educational programs.
School Highlights
Dixie State University serves 11,193 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 25%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 11,193 students
In-state tuition: $4,456
Out-state tuition: $12,792
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 24%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 877 teachers has grown by 170% over five years.
The student population of Dixie State University has grown by 30% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Dixie State University diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,193 students
2,532 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
6,580 students
439 students
# Part-Time Students
4,613 students
2,093 students
# Undergraduate Students
6,557 students
439 students
# Graduate Students
23 students
93 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
720 students
761 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
13%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
76%
75%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.42
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,600
$33,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,456 is less than the state average of $6,616. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,792 is less than the state average of $14,201. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,456
$6,616
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,792
$14,201
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,047
$25,249
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,394
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
545
SAT Math
n/a
550
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Dixie State College of Utah is a state supported college with a
two-tiered mission under the direction of the Utah State Board of
Regents. First, it is a comprehensive community college designed to
meet the educational, technical and vocational needs of the
community. Second, Dixie State has been authorized by the regents
to offer four-year degrees that are in demand in the local area.
Currently, four baccalaureate programs are provided: business
administration, computer and information technology, elementary
education, and nursing. The college is fully accredited by the
Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of
the American Association of Community Colleges and the American
Council of Education. When the Civil War threatened a shortage of
cotton goods in the West, Brigham Young, the 'Mormon Colonizer,'
sent 300 families to southwestern Utah to raise cotton and build a
factory for manufacturing cloth. This colonization, which began in
1861, was an historic epic in hardship and struggle. The
combination of semi-tropical climate and cotton raising caused
early settlers to refer to the area as Utah's Dixie ' hence the
name Dixie State College. When it began operation in 1911, the
school was officially called the St. George Stake Academy, but it
was soon nicknamed 'Dixie Academy.' In 1923 it became Dixie Junior
College, and in 1970, Dixie College. In July of 2000, the school
officially became known as Dixie State College of Utah as it added
four-year degree programs to its academic offerings. Thus, in one
form or another, the name has endured. The college offers Associate
of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Associate of Science in
Business (ASB), Associate of Pre-Engineering (APE) and Associate of
Science in Criminal Justice degrees. Bachelor Degrees are offered
in Business Administration, Computer & Information Technology,
Elementary Education, Nursing (BSN) and Communication & New
Media.
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 11,193 students
In-state tuition: $4,456
Out-state tuition: $12,792
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 24%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Utah public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,616 per year for in-state students and $14,201 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,215 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
