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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 St. George, Utah (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 medicine.
Dixie State admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Dixie State had 8,945 enrolled students.
The school 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
Admissions Phone: (435) 652-7702
Financial Aid Phone: (435) 652-7575
http://www.dixie.edu
Dixie State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 254 | general studies, sociology, English, history, humanities, political science, foreign language and literature, economics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 238 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 197 | business management, business, accounting |
| Medicine | 111 | medical preparatory |
| Education And Teaching | 109 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, early childhood education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 68 | computer and info science, web design, data processing tech, computer science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 63 | phlebotomy, dental hygienist, medical lab tech, surgical tech |
| Science | 55 | biology, physics, chemistry, genetics, geology, botany |
| Mechanics And Repair | 30 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Media | 25 | communication studies, printing equipment operation, radio and television, journalism, broadcast journalism |
| Engineering Technician | 20 | CAD and design, architectural drafting, drafting |
| Engineering | 16 | engineering |
| Construction Trades | 16 | electrician, plumbing |
| Family And Social Work | 14 | food and nutrition, child care management, social work |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety |
| Office And Administration | 8 | general office occupations |
| Hospitality | 7 | tourism and travel |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Law | 3 | pre-law |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | conservation |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama, dance |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | photography |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | parks and recreation management |
Number of programs and degrees for Dixie State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 846 | 55 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 237 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 101 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 94 | 3 |
In 2005, Dixie State had a total enrollment of 8,945 students (5,632 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 34% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Utah | 83% |
| Nevada | 4% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
Dixie State offers campus housing for 240 of its 5,632 (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 | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (435) 652-7702
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,984 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,390 |
| Room and board | $ 3,736 |
| Room charge | $ 1,190 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,590 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,758 |
Financial Aid:
Dixie State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 367100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (435) 652-7575
Dixie State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 37 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 8 | $43,512 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 10 | $42,941 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $51,045 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $48,432 | 4 | $43,492 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $41,863 | 15 | $41,689 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $36,654 | 6 | $32,561 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 59 | $44,940 | 27 | $41,016 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 124 | 64 | 188 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Basketball | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 50 | 60 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
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)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Genetics, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(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 8% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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