Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) is located in Dyersburg, Tennessee. DSCC was established in 1969 and is operated by the Tennessee Board of Regents. Students will be able to earn various associate’s degrees and will also have certificate programs to consider. DSCC even has various online course offerings, making it a very convenient college option for those who are short on time. DSCC considers education to be a gift and it aims to present the gift of knowledge to as many people in the community as possible with many academic opportunities and a safe learning environment for students to enjoy.
The DSCC associate's degree nursing program is a traditional nursing program that can allow students to become registered nurses. There are also advanced placement options available for this program. Current LPNs will be able to make use of the LPN-to-RN track program. Paramedics will also be able to take advantage of the paramedic-to-RN track. Graduates of this nursing program will be fully prepared to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. This nursing program is approved by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students2,843 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate50% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 72 |
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Nursing schools located within 73 miles radius of Dyersburg State Community College
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Newbern
9 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley
20 miles away |
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Arkansas Northeastern College
31 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington
38 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
40 miles away |
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Jackson State Community College
44 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville
52 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Paris
63 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
72 miles away |
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Southwest Tennessee Community College
73 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1971 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1985 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost 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 | $160/credit | |
| In State Students | $160/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $684/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 | $7,200 | $7,200 | $30,780 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,200 | $11,200 | $47,880 |
| BSN | 125 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $85,500 |
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, 98% of Dyersburg State Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 60% | $4,384 |
| Other Federal Grant | 16% | $538 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 84% | $3,213 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 36% | $1,339 |
| Federal Student Loans | 14% | $2,541 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,739
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,860 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,157 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,422 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,202 |
| Over $110,000$8,762 |
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Student Population
2,843
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,883
Women
960
Men
41%
Full-time
59%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
77% |
|
Black/African American |
16% |
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Hispanic |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.
