Dixie State University
Dixie State University is one of the seven public 4-year colleges in Utah. The campus is located in an urban area, in Saint George.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 9,673 students attend the school. Every year 34% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Dixie State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,308, and fees were $772. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $13,776 and $772 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students9,673 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate56% |
Nursing Programs
The Dixie State College ADN program is designed to prepare students to perform the role of a registered nurse. The Associate Degree Nursing program has been approved by the Utah Board of Nursing and has been accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma of GED equivalency certificate
- Official transcripts for all college level coursework (if applicable)
- Completed application
- Standardized test results (SAT, ACT, CPT)
- Entrance Examination (as applicable)
Dixie requires official college transcripts from all attended schools as applicable. If an applicant is transferring more than 24 college level credits high school transcripts and standardized test scores will not be required. It may be helpful to the students application, however if he/she submits transcripts for all pre-requisite courses taken at the high school level.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 62 |
| Bachelor's degree | 18 | 49 |
| Certificate | 37 | 149 |
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Utah Valley University
241 miles away |
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262 miles away |
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Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix
266 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 09/01/1945 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/2002 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/2010 - Current |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 10/01/2002 - 12/17/2010 |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $179/credit | |
| In State Students | $179/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $574/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $8,055 | $8,055 | $25,830 |
| ADN | 70 | $12,530 | $12,530 | $40,180 |
| BSN | 125 | $22,375 | $22,375 | $71,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of Dixie State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 42% | $4,431 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $597 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 50% | $3,603 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 29% | $2,244 |
| Federal Student Loans | 34% | $4,617 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $8,500 |
$13,838
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$10,892 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,479 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$13,023 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,209 |
| Over $110,000$13,317 |
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Student Population
9,673
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,403
Women
4,270
Men
63%
Full-time
37%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
76% |
|
Hispanic |
12% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Asian |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Utah state board of nursing.
