| Type | Less than 2 year, Public |
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| Campus locale | City: Small |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate |
| Calendar system | Differs by program |
| Student body size | Small |
|---|---|
| Student to faculty ratio | 7 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 66% |
| Students retention rate | 78% |
| On-time graduation rate | 25% |
Located in Saint George, Utah, Dixie Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.
Dixie Technical College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, Dixie Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.
While the on-time graduation rate at Dixie Technical College is reported to be 25%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Utah state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 49% whereas the national average was 74%.
Dixie Technical College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 76%, respectively.
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Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
Admission
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
The data shows that the ACT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.
Average SAT Score
0
Students submitting SAT Score
Out of the total 310 admitted students 2 students submitted their SAT score when applying.
2%
For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 0-0. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 0 and 0, while 25% scored below 0 and another 25% scored above 0.
In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 0 and 0, while 25% scored below 0 and 25% achieved a score of 0. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 0 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Dixie Technical College.
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Reading and Writing
0-0 -
Math
0-0
Average ACT Score
The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.
0
Students who Submitted ACT Score
Out of the 310 admitted students 64 students submitted their ACT score when applying.
51%
Similar to the SAT, Dixie Technical College does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 51% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.
The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 0 and 0, with 25% scoring above 0 and another 25% scoring below 0.
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English
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Math
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Composite
0-0
Application Fees
Fall 2021
$40
Applicants Stats
The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Dixie Technical College during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.
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Total Applicants
During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Dixie Technical College received a total of 466 applications. These applications included 313 male applicants and 153 female applicants. -
Admitted Students
Out of the 466 applicants, Dixie Technical College admitted 310 students. Among the admitted students, there were 202 males and 108 females who received offers of admission. -
Enrolled Students
Among the admitted students, 125 students chose to enroll at Dixie Technical College. This means that 125 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 95 were male and 30 were female. -
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Dixie Technical College had an overall acceptance rate of 66% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 64% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 71%. -
Yield Rate
The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Dixie Technical College had an overall yield rate of 40% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 47%, and for female admitted students, it was 28%.
Admission and Enrollment Trends
The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Dixie Technical College over the past 1 years.
Admission Requirements
Fall 2021
Dixie Technical College uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.
Dixie Technical College is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.Required
- Recommendation letters
- Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Considered
- Formal demonstration of competencies
- Test scores (SAT/ACT)
Neither required nor recommended
- Secondary school GPA
- Secondary school rank
- Secondary school record
- Completion of college-preparatory program
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Accepted Credits
Fall 2021
The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Dixie Technical College.
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Credit for life experiences
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Advanced placement (AP) credits
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Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)
Accepted
Tuition & Fees
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
| Program Length | 34 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $2,265 |
| Books and Supplies | $665 |
| Total Cost | $2,930 |
Similar schools that provide the same program:
Electrician
| Program Length | 21 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $1,581 |
| Books and Supplies | $619 |
| Total Cost | $2,200 |
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
| Program Length | 5 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $580 |
| Books and Supplies | $168 |
| Total Cost | $748 |
Medical/Clinical Assistant
| Program Length | 12 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $2,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 |
| Total Cost | $3,652 |
Similar schools that provide the same program:
Computer and Information Sciences, General
| Program Length | 12 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $3,590 |
| Books and Supplies | $590 |
| Total Cost | $4,180 |
Average Net Price
The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Dixie Technical College was $10,151. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.
Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships
Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Utah and nationwide.
| Utah's average | $11,723 |
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| National average | $12,007 |
How does Dixie Technical College's $10,151 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?
| College name | College Type | Average net price | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
Ogden-Weber Technical College
Ogden
UT
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Public | $5,727 |
44% Cheaper
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Tuition Plans
Tuition plans offered by Dixie Technical College during 2022 academic year.
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Prepaid tuition planNot Offered
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Guaranteed tuition planNot Offered
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Tuition payment planOffered
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Other alternative tuition planNot Offered
Financial Aid
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 61 of freshman students at Dixie Technical College received on average $4,153 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Financial Aid By Income Level
Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.
Post-9/11 GI Bill
Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.
Academic Programs
Health Professions
Total number of students graduated under this category 260Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medication Aide
Automotive Technology
Total number of students graduated under this category 92Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
Construction Trades
Total number of students graduated under this category 74Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
Computer and Information Science
Total number of students graduated under this category 37Computer and Information Sciences
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Precision Production
Total number of students graduated under this category 29Welding Technology/Welder
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Transportation and Logistics
Total number of students graduated under this category 20Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
Engineering Technologies
Total number of students graduated under this category 12Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Culinary and Personal Services
Total number of students graduated under this category 9Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Outcome
Graduation Rate
Out of 72 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 18 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 54 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).
75.0%
Dropout Rate
Out of 72 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 16 students dropped out of the school.
22.2%
Transferred Out
Out of 72 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students transferred out of the school.
2.8%
Students Population
Gender Diversity
Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Dixie Technical College is greatly skewed towards men students, with 70.9% of undergraduate students being men and 29.1% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 958, with 279 women and 679 men.
- men 70.9% 679 students
- women 29.1% 279 students
Students Age Diversity
- 18-19 20% 194 students
- 22-24 20% 192 students
- 20-21 20% 191 students
- 25-29 17% 163 students
- 30-34 9% 82 students
- 35-39 4% 42 students
- 40-49 4% 39 students
- 50-64 3% 25 students
Residency of Students
The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Dixie Technical College in the 2022 academic year.
| State name | Students Count | Percentage | |
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| Utah | 104 | 83.87% | |
| Arizona | 7 | 5.65% | |
| Nevada | 6 | 4.84% | |
| Alaska | 1 | less than 1% | |
| California | 1 | less than 1% | |
| Hawaii | 1 | less than 1% | |
| Montana | 1 | less than 1% | |
| North Dakota | 1 | less than 1% | |
| Oregon | 1 | less than 1% | |
| Wyoming | 1 | less than 1% |
Miscellaneous
Service Offerings
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Occupational
Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend/evening classes
Veteran Services
- Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
- Credit for military training