Dixie State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4051 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1126 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1052 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 20 | In Utah |
| #4411 of 4,645 | For Education Majors |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 13,006
- Graduates
- 161
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- dixie.edu
Dixie State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Dixie State University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
4,361 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,496 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Dixie State University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 9742 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1791 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 615 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 223 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 212 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 178 (1%) |
| Asian | 157 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 153 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 33 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,081
- Students receiving aid
- 90%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,434 | $7,993 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,434 | $7,993 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,374 | $12,453 |
| Fee in-district | $872 | $654 |
| Fee in-state | $872 | $654 |
| Fee out-of-state | $872 | $654 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,614 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $6,652 |
| Room charge | $4,148 |
| Meal charge | $4,500 |
Dixie State University majors
Dixie State University has granted 1,214 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs and 43 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Dixie State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 826 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 40 | 224 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | 91 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 104 | ||
| Psychology, General | 76 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 60 | ||
| Accounting | 38 | 21 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 7 | 42 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 48 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 42 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 39 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 36 | ||
| Pre-Engineering | 33 | ||
| Digital Arts | 30 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 28 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 24 | ||
| Computer Science | 24 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 24 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | 23 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 24 | ||
| Information Technology | 9 | 14 | |
| Finance, General | 20 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 16 | ||
| Documentary Production | 15 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 15 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 15 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 15 | ||
| Sociology, General | 15 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 14 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 13 | ||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 13 | ||
| History, General | 12 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 12 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 10 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 10 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 9 | ||
| Public Health, General | 9 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 8 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 7 | ||
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 2 | 3 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 3 | ||
| Engineering, General | 3 | ||
| Environmental Geosciences | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | ||
| Dance, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 2 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mechanics and Repairers, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,014 | 1,214 | 43 |
Dixie State University has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 21% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 32% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Dixie State University has published 561 scientific papers with 5,531 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Sociology, Medicine, Psychology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 | 9 |
| 2006 | 4 | 23 |
| 2007 | 14 | 51 |
| 2008 | 4 | 39 |
| 2009 | 8 | 78 |
| 2010 | 12 | 81 |
| 2011 | 13 | 118 |
| 2012 | 16 | 127 |
| 2013 | 14 | 152 |
| 2014 | 15 | 221 |
| 2015 | 17 | 256 |
| 2016 | 38 | 227 |
| 2017 | 26 | 256 |
| 2018 | 26 | 270 |
| 2019 | 30 | 357 |
| 2020 | 49 | 389 |
| 2021 | 51 | 511 |
| 2022 | 30 | 559 |
| 2023 | 65 | 536 |
| 2024 | 53 | 610 |
| 2025 | 36 | 684 |
Dixie State University alumni
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John Browning
- Occupations
- inventorfirearms designer
- Biography
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John Moses Browning was an American firearm designer who developed many varieties of military and civilian firearms, cartridges, and gun mechanisms, many of which are still in use around the world. He made his first firearm at age 13 in his father's gun shop and was awarded the first of his 128 firearm patents on October 7, 1879, at the age of 24. He is regarded as one of the most successful firearms designers of the 19th and 20th centuries and a pioneer of modern repeating, semi-automatic, and automatic firearms.
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Jeffrey R. Holland
- Occupations
- writerpriest
- Biography
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Jeffrey Roy Holland was an American educator and a religious leader. He was president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from October 14, 2025, until his death. He was the ninth president of Brigham Young University (BYU) and was acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from November 15, 2023 until September 27, 2025, when the First Presidency was dissolved as a result of church president Russell M. Nelson's death.
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Lionel Hollins
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Lionel Eugene Hollins is an American professional basketball coach and former player who most recently served as an assistant coach for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A point guard, Hollins played for the Portland Trail Blazers, winning an NBA championship in 1977 and named an NBA All-Star in 1978. The Trail Blazers retired his No. 14.
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Danny Tarkanian
- Occupations
- basketball playerlawyerpoliticianbasketball coach
- Biography
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Daniel George John Tarkanian is an American attorney, businessman and perennial candidate for elective office. A Republican, he has mounted unsuccessful campaigns for the Nevada Senate (2004), Nevada Secretary of State (2006), the United States Senate (2010 and 2018), and the United States House of Representatives (2012, 2016, 2018 and 2022). In 2020, Tarkanian was elected to the Douglas County Commission and was reelected to a second term in 2024.
General info
| Alternative names | Dixie DSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1911 |
| Motto | active learning. active life. |
| Colors | red, white, blue |
| Total FTE staff | 1,037 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 225 S University Avenue Saint George, Utah, 84770-3876 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 95,000 |
| Phone | 4356527500 |