- 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
Utah Tech University serves 13,167 students (57% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 30%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 13,167 students
- In-state tuition: $4,456
- Out-state tuition: $12,792
- Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
- Minority enrollment: 25%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 404 teachers has declined by 53% over five years.
Utah Tech University
(UT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
404 staff
98 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Utah Tech University has grown by 17% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Utah Tech University diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
13,167 students
3,023 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
7,508 students
476 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
5,659 students
2,547 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
13,006 students
2,323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
7,399 students
476 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Graduate Students
109 students
109 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,607 students
3,592 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
52 students
263 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
13%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
1%
2%
% White
75%
70%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.49
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3556%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$50,285
$44,658
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,456 is less than the state average of $4,544. The in-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,792 is less than the state average of $13,647. The out-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,456
$4,544
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,792
$13,647
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
76%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,021
$15,108
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,334
Sports
Colors
Rock Red & Brooks Blue
School Mascot
Brooks The Bison
Source: 2025 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Utah Tech University cost?
Utah Tech University's tuition is approximately $4,456 for In-State students and $12,792 for Out-State students.
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