Dyersburg State Community College

Dyersburg State Community College, also known as DSCC, is managed by the Tennessee Board of Regents in Tennessee, United States. It was established in 1969. Apart from the main campus, classes are also held at locations in Trenton, Covington, and Union City. Dyersburg State Community College also provides online programs. The three major academic departments through which the college offers its programs are –

• Arts and Sciences
• Business and Technology
• Nursing and Allied Health

DSCC provides opportunities such as a Service Learning Program, an Honors curriculum option, and an International Studies program. It also provides Technical and Academic certification programs. Initially, DSCC was the smallest community college managed by the Tennessee Board of Regents; however, in 2007, motivated by regional growth, the officials started a process to change its name to Tennessee Western Community College.

Dyersburg State Community College Highlights

Where Dyersburg State Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, family and social work, and liberal arts.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• High female/male ratio.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Dyersburg State Community College was 2,568 in 2007 (1,712 full-time equivalent).

About 35% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 65% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 86% are full-time and 14% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Dyersburg State Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Dyersburg State Community College Admissions (2007)