Dixie State College Of Utah
Location and Contact Information
225 S 700 ESaint George, UT 84770-3876
USA
Main Tel: (435) 652-7500
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Dixie State College of Utah, also known as DSC, is a college located in St. George, Utah, United States. The institution was founded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on September 19, 1911, as St. George Stake Academy. After a few name changes, it was finally renamed Dixie State College of Utah in 2000. The college enrolls more than 7,000 students.
DSC offers bachelor degrees in diverse areas of study. It also offers associate degrees in several fields of study. Certifications are also available in medical radiography, nursing, automotive mechanics, and dental hygiene.
The College is a member of the NJCAA. The athletic department fields a variety of sports for both men and women. Some notable alumni of the college are Jeffery R. Holland, apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Rick Baird, member of the U.S. Bobsled team; and Scott Young, NFL OL Philadelphia Eagles.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- High male/female ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Dixie State:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Georgia College | Cochran, GA | 3,434 |
| 2 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Tifton, GA | 3,600 |
| 3 | CUNY Queensborough Community College | Bayside, NY | 13,752 |
| 4 | Laredo Community College | Laredo, TX | 8,256 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Brownsville | Brownsville, TX | 17,189 |
| 6 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | New York, NY | 21,858 |
| 7 | Fort Lewis College | Durango, CO | 3,740 |
| 8 | Gloucester County College | Sewell, NJ | 6,135 |
| 9 | Gainesville State College | Oakwood, GA | 8,238 |
| 10 | Utah Valley University | Orem, UT | 26,696 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 778 | 12 |
| < 1 year certificate | 528 | 6 |
| Bachelor | 213 | 10 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 97 | 6 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 65 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 69 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 9 |
Students
Student enrollment was 6,086 in 2009-2010 (4,675 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 70% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Dixie State provides on-campus housing for 273 of its 4,675 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Athletics
School sports include football (Great Northwest Athletic Conference), basketball (Pacific West Conference), baseball (Pacific West Conference), and track (Pacific West Conference).
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 145 male students received the aid (men were 68% of those receiving aid) and 67 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 32% of students receiving such aid) .
International Study
About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
- Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary 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 Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
- 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)
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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