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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.
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Campus Location225 S 700 E
Saint George, UT 84770-3876
USA
Main Tel: (435) 652-7500
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Dixie State College Of Utah HighlightsWhere Dixie State College Of Utah stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - 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.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 864 | 15 | | < 1 year certificate | 216 | 7 | | Bachelor | 134 | 7 | | 1-2 year certificate | 103 | 9 |
Dixie State StudentsThe student enrollment at Dixie State was 5,598 in 2007 (4,137 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,728 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,460 | | Room | $ 1,400 | | Board | $ 1,898 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 | | Other | $ 5,464 |
Financial Aid: Dixie State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 51 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 61 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 8 |
Housing and MealsDixie State provides on-campus housing for 282 of its 4,137 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
Dixie State AthleticsSchool sports include football (Great Northwest Athletic Conference), basketball (Pacific West Conference), baseball (Pacific West Conference), and track (Pacific West Conference). Dixie State 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) .
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (135 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (22 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (48 awarded) - Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (6 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (6 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY (3 awarded) - Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS (684 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- General Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (4 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (2 awarded) - Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (42 awarded) - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (356 awarded) - 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)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded) - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SCIENCE (0 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (1 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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