Dixie State University, Saint George (DSU)
Saint George, UT| Region: | Rockies |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Mascot: | Trailblazers |
| Nicknames: | DSU, Dixie |
| Website: | www.dixie.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Open Admissions |
| In-State Tuition: | $4,103 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $13,118 |
| Enrollment: | 8,993 |
| Year Established: | 1911 |
About DSU
Dixie State University is a public comprehensive university dedicated to rigorous learning and the enrichment of the professional and personal lives of its students and community by providing opportunities that engage the unique Southern Utah environment and resources. The university offers 48 bachelor's degrees, 19 associate's degrees, 36 minors, and 15 certificates/endorsements. As of Fall 2016, there are 8,993 students enrolled at DSU, and the university has a 100% acceptance rate. The student body is 53% female and 47% male, and DSU is in the top three for diversity in the state of Utah, with 22.3% of the student body being minority students.
Dixie State's motto is “active learning. active life.” - A hands-on, individualized learning experience that provides an enriched and active life both in and out of the classroom.
DSU is comprised of six distinct colleges
- College of Humanities & Social Sciences
- College of Business & Communication
- College of Health Sciences
- College of the Arts
- College of Science & Technology
- College of Education
The institution began as St. George Stake Academy, founded in 1911 by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Later it became a state school of the Utah System of Higher Education. In February 2013, the former Dixie State College (DSU), as it had been known since 2000, officially became Dixie State University.
DSU's 15 athletic teams compete in Division II of the NCAA and are collectively known as the Dixie State Trailblazers. The Trailblazers football team joined the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference in 2016, and the Women's Swimming team competes in the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference, but DSU's 13 other teams belong to the PacWest Conference.
A list of all majors and degrees can be found here: http://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/
DSU Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 4.5 of 5 Stars 4 Reviews
50% of students gave Dixie State University, Saint George 5 stars overall.
Student Ratings
Jill DeCol Student at This School - Grad Year 2015
Dixie State is a unique experience where else can you where flip flops all year. The red rock view The town is small( St George UT), this college has a diverse culture and it mixes well with the rest of the students, I am a returning adult student being in my 40's I don't feel out of place this is a nice school they are building new facilities right now. This will free up more buildings for class rooms. Dixie STATE IS THE BEST! Sanskrit college town but close enough to surrounding recreation.
Erik Bracken Student at This School - Grad Year 2015
They have good activities. Good school spirit. Athletics are great and enjoyable to watch. The weather is the best here. It stays pretty nice for the fall and spring semesters. That is a huge plus for me. I love to be out doors a lot so that was a major contributor to me attending Dixie State College.
DSU Map & Location
Dixie State University, Saint George
225 S 700 E
Saint George, UT 84770
Getting Around DSU
Walkability
Excellent walkability. You do not need a car for this area.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Saint George, UT
DSU Students
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 8,993 |
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Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 7%
- African American: 2%
- Caucasian: 84%
- American Indian or Alaska native: 1%
- Asian: 1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 2%
- Unknown and Other: 3%
| Latino | 7% |
|---|---|
| African American | 2% |
| Caucasian | 84% |
| American Indian or Alaska native | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2% |
| Unknown and Other | 3% |
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