Dixie State College of Utah

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Summary

Dixie State College of Utah is a public institution that was founded in 1911. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,044, its setting is city, and the campus size is 117 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its in-state tuition and fees are $3,888 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $13,536 (2011-12).

School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):

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. DSC enhances its campus climate by promoting cultural and demographic diversity, and by inviting students to participate in its open-door, post-secondary educational programs. DSC is committed to open enrollment and developing student learning capabilities. Students come from every county in Utah and from all sections of the United States, as well as internationally, to experience the Dixie spirit. One of the factors that buoy a student's choice is the college's low tuition costs. In a study done by USNews.com, Dixie State was ranked first in the state of Utah and third in the nation among public higher education institutions in terms of lowest in-state tuition and fees in 2005-06. The college currently resides in one of the fastest growing metropolitan regions in the United States. Approximately one thousand new residents a month call Washington County home. Dixie State College is fast earning a reputation throughout the state and nation for its academic excellence. DSC's nursing program recently achieved the highest pass rate on the RN licensure exam among all university and college programs in Utah for the third consecutive year. Its dental hygiene students consistently score among the top 10 percent on national board exams and collectively received the highest score in the nation on their national boards in 2004. The college's achievements in athletics have made the college nationally renowned in many circles. Given its new academic mission, DSC athletics transitioned from the junior college ranks to NCAA Division II competition in 2006-07. The college is firmly committed to the cultural arts. It provides many cultural opportunities for the community, many of which are now showcased in the college's brand new Eccles Fine Arts Center. The college also sponsors a Celebrity Concert Series, the annual Sears Dixie Invitational Art Show, the Southwest Symphony and Chorale, and the Tanner Amphitheater Summer Concert Series at the mouth of nearby Zion National Park.

General Information

School type	public, coed college
Year founded	1911
Religious affiliation	N/A
Academic calendar	semester
Setting	city
2011 Endowment	$13,455,331

Applying

When applying to Dixie State College of Utah, it's important to note the application deadline is August 15. The application fee at Dixie State College of Utah is $35. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 63.1 percent.

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Selectivity	selective
Fall 2011 acceptance rate	63.1%
Application deadline	August 15
SAT/ACT scores must be received by	N/A

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Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at Dixie State College of Utah is 20:1, and the school has 34.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Dixie State College of Utah include: Business Administration and Management, General; Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other; Elementary Education and Teaching; Speech Communication and Rhetoric; and Accounting. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 58.5 percent.

Class sizes
Student-faculty ratio	20:1
4-year graduation rate	24
Five most popular majors for 2011 graduates
Business Administration and Management, General 23% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 16% Elementary Education and Teaching 15% Speech Communication and Rhetoric 15% Accounting 9%

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Student Life

Dixie State College of Utah has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,044, with a gender distribution of 47.5 percent male students and 52.5 percent female students. Dixie State College of Utah is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.

Total enrollment	9,044
Student gender distribution
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Collegiate athletic association	NCAA II

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Campus Info & Services

Dixie State College of Utah offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and health service. Dixie State College of Utah also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols and lighted pathways/sidewalks. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Dixie State College of Utah.

Students who have cars on campus	N/A
Health insurance offered	No
Students required to own/lease a computer	No

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Paying for School

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In-state tuition and fees	$3,888 (2011-12)
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$13,536 (2011-12)
Room and board	$4,348 (2011-12)
Financial aid statistics	N/A

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* Overview details based on 2011 data