Dixie State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	1,187
Student to faculty ratio	22 to 1
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	38%

Located in Saint George, Utah, Dixie State University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Dixie State University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Dixie State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Dixie State University is reported to be 38%, 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 49%.

The retention rate of students at Dixie State University is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Utah is 68%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Dixie State University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,862

Cost of attendance at Dixie State University in 2022 for students from Utah.

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Utah's average	$6,668
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,986

Cost of attendance at Dixie State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average	$19,595
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at Dixie State University received on average $5,627 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.

$5,627

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	690	30%	$4,357	$3,006,460
Other Federal Grant	771	34%	$4,592	$3,540,310
State Grant/Scholarships	1,480	65%	$4,143	$6,131,414
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	328	14%	$3,055	$1,001,978
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,897	83%	$5,627	$10,673,702

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Dixie State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Dixie State University students is 37.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.3%.

37.9%

asian 53.8% 7 students
African American 14.3% 7 students
white 42.4% 395 students
hawaiian 38.5% 5 students
hispanic 30.0% 64 students
International Students 25.8% 8 students
Mixed Race 22.9% 14 students

Sport Conferences

Football Western Athletic Conference
Baseball Western Athletic Conference
Basketball Western Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Western Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Dixie State University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Dixie State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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