Dixie State University Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #3484 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1010 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #941 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 20 | In Utah |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 11,988
- Graduates
- 55
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- dixie.edu
Dixie State University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
4,507 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,176 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 by race or ethnicity
| White | 9239 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1442 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 499 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 219 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 144 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 141 (1%) |
| Asian | 131 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 120 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 36 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $5,811
- Students receiving aid
- 90%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,822 | $6,857 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,822 | $6,857 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,420 | $15,143 |
| Fee in-district | $840 | $630 |
| Fee in-state | $840 | $630 |
| Fee out-of-state | $840 | $630 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 651 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $6,652 |
| Room charge | $3,498 |
| Meal charge | $3,240 |
Dixie State University Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 760 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 203 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 92 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | 72 | |
| Accounting | 43 | 30 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 62 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 6 | 48 | |
| Psychology, General | 46 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 42 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 38 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 34 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 33 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 29 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 28 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 20 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 18 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 17 | ||
| Computer Science | 15 | ||
| Finance, General | 15 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 15 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 13 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 12 | ||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 11 | ||
| Digital Arts | 10 | ||
| Public Health, General | 9 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 7 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 6 | ||
| Dance, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | ||
| Pre-Engineering | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 1 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mechanics and Repairers, General | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 863 | 936 | 30 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 25% | 41% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 4 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 | 24 |
| 2007 | 9 | 54 |
| 2008 | 4 | 24 |
| 2009 | 9 | 101 |
| 2010 | 12 | 80 |
| 2011 | 10 | 140 |
| 2012 | 13 | 166 |
| 2013 | 15 | 202 |
| 2014 | 9 | 242 |
| 2015 | 36 | 264 |
| 2016 | 45 | 253 |
| 2017 | 12 | 230 |
| 2018 | 17 | 242 |
| 2019 | 20 | 245 |
| 2020 | 35 | 278 |
| 2021 | 42 | 417 |
Notable alumni
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Danny Tarkanian
- Occupations
- politicianlawyerbasketball playerbasketball 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, 2016 and 2018), the Nevada System of Higher Education (2014) and the United States House of Representatives (2012, 2016 and 2018) before finally being elected to the Douglas County Commission in 2020.
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Cresent Hardy
- Occupations
- business executivepolitician
- Biography
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Cresent Leo Hardy is an American politician and businessman who served as the U.S. representative for Nevada's 4th congressional district from 2015 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the Nevada Assembly from 2011 to 2015. He unseated one-term Democratic incumbent Steven Horsford in 2014, then lost his own bid for reelection in the 2016 general election to Democratic challenger Ruben Kihuen. Kihuen then retired after one term due to sexual misconduct allegations, so Hardy ran for his old seat in 2018, losing to Horsford in a rematch.
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Junior Siavii
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Saousoalii Poe Siavii, Jr. was an American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, and Seattle Seahawks. He played college football at the University of Oregon.
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Brandon Lyon
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Brandon James Lyon is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, and New York Mets.
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Scott Howell
- Occupations
- politicianbusinessperson
- Biography
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Scott N. Howell is an American politician from Utah. He was the Democratic nominee for the United States Senate from Utah in the 2000 and 2012 elections.
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Christine Johnson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Christine A. Johnson is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Utah House of Representatives from 2007 to 2010.
General info
| Alternative names | Dixie DSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1911 |
| Motto | active learning. active life. |
| Colors | red, white, blue |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 863 |
| 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 | 77,000 |
| Phone | 4356527500 |
| Fax | +1 (435) 656 4001 |