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Dixie State College of Utah is located in St. George, Utah. The institution was originally started by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on September 19, 1911, under the name "St. George Stake Academy." After various name changes, it finally became "Dixie State College of Utah" in 2000, when the Utah State Legislature granted the college baccalaureate degree status.
DSC enrolls more than 6,500 students annually. They offer a wide variety of bachelor's degrees and associate degree programs.
The College is a member of the NJCAA. DSC's sports teams are known as the Rebels.
The main campus of Dixie State is in Saint George, UT (a small city). The school is a public school. Dixie State offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to liberal arts.
Dixie State admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Dixie State had 5,598 enrolled students.
Student athletes at the school belong to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference and Pacific West Conference for major sports.
Dixie State offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
More complete details are provided below.
Dixie State College Of Utah
225 S 700 E
Saint George, UT 84770-3876
General Phone: (435) 652-7500
http://new.dixie.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 602 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 583 | general studies, English |
| Business and Management | 100 | business management, accounting, business |
| Medical Support and Technology | 94 | phlebotomy, dental hygienist, radiographer, surgical tech |
| Education and Teaching | 42 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 21 | computer and info science, web design |
| Media | 17 | digital communications, communication studies, printing equipment operation |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 3 | biology |
| Mechanics and Repair | 2 | automobile mechanics |
Number of programs and degrees for Dixie State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 741 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 480 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 150 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 100 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Dixie State had a total enrollment of 5,598 students (4,132 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 95% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Utah | 84% |
| Nevada | 6% |
| California | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
Dixie State offers campus housing for 264 of its 4,132 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of St. George, Utah for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Utah Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,893 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,063 |
| Room and board | $ 3,398 |
| Room charge | $ 1,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,998 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,928 |
Financial Aid:
Dixie State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 367100)
Dixie State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 39 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 38 | 34 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $77,100 | 4 | $67,578 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $63,044 | 14 | $59,273 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $51,466 | 28 | $51,437 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $46,325 | 12 | $42,462 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 81 | $61,349 | 58 | $52,585 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Pacific West Conference |
| Baseball | Pacific West Conference |
| Track | Pacific West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 145 | 67 | 212 |
| Football | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 52 | 58 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dixie State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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