Dixie State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3870 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1087 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1016 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 20 | In Utah |
| #4663 of 5,892 | For Paleontology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 12,481
- Graduates
- 75
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master'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.
4,005 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,130 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 | 9507 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1586 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 563 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 187 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 187 (1%) |
| Asian | 148 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 140 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 134 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 39 (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
- $6,946
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,266 | $7,020 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,266 | $7,020 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,836 | $15,840 |
| Fee in-district | $830 | $606 |
| Fee in-state | $830 | $606 |
| Fee out-of-state | $830 | $606 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,206 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $6,652 |
| Room charge | $3,890 |
| Meal charge | $4,500 |
Dixie State University majors
Dixie State University has granted 1,224 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs and 34 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 | 870 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 12 | 305 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 | 81 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 74 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 73 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 11 | 58 | |
| Accounting | 52 | 16 | |
| Psychology, General | 67 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 60 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 32 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 27 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 27 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 26 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 24 | ||
| Digital Arts | 23 | ||
| Pre-Engineering | 23 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 | ||
| Public Health, General | 22 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 19 | ||
| Computer Science | 19 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 17 | ||
| Documentary Production | 16 | ||
| Finance, General | 16 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 16 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 16 | ||
| History, General | 14 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 13 | ||
| Sociology, General | 13 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 12 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 11 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 11 | ||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 11 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 9 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 8 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 7 | ||
| Dance, General | 6 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 2 | ||
| Information Technology | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Mechanics and Repairers, General | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 987 | 1,224 | 34 |
Dixie State University has a graduation rate of 36%, which is among the 19% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% | 27% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Dixie State University has published 422 scientific papers with 3,345 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 | 8 |
| 2006 | 5 | 18 |
| 2007 | 13 | 45 |
| 2008 | 3 | 36 |
| 2009 | 8 | 70 |
| 2010 | 9 | 64 |
| 2011 | 10 | 94 |
| 2012 | 16 | 107 |
| 2013 | 13 | 118 |
| 2014 | 13 | 130 |
| 2015 | 15 | 177 |
| 2016 | 21 | 181 |
| 2017 | 23 | 188 |
| 2018 | 23 | 202 |
| 2019 | 27 | 279 |
| 2020 | 44 | 294 |
| 2021 | 44 | 356 |
| 2022 | 29 | 428 |
| 2023 | 60 | 432 |
Dixie State University alumni
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John Browning
- Occupations
- firearms designerinventor
- 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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Lionel Hollins
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- 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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Jeffrey R. Holland
- Occupations
- priestwriter
- Biography
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Jeffrey Roy Holland is an American educator and religious leader. He served as the ninth President of Brigham Young University (BYU) and is the acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). As a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, Holland is accepted by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator. Currently, he is the third most senior apostle in the church.
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Josh Burkman
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
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Joshua Ray Burkman is a retired American professional mixed martial artist formerly competing in the Welterweight division. He formerly competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the World Series of Fighting, the XFC, and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 2.
General info
| Alternative names | Dixie DSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1911 |
| Motto | active learning. active life. |
| Colors | red, white, blue |
| Total FTE staff | 985 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 225 S University Avenue Saint George, Utah, 84770-3876 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 95,000 |
| Phone | 4356527500 |