Dixie State University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,064

5.02% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$14,774

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.12%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

12,266

59% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

24.7%

201 Graduates

About

Dixie State University is a higher education institution located in Washington County, UT. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Dixie State University were General Studies (677 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (24 degrees), and Physical Therapy Technician (15 degrees).

In 2021, 2,658 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dixie State University. 62% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,098 degrees), 7.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (297 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dixie State University is $5,064, which is $−6,720 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Dixie State University is $5,064, which is $−6,720 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,774.

In 2021, 52% of undergraduate students attending Dixie State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,064

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Dixie State University was $5,064. The cost of tuition at Dixie State University is $−6,720 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Dixie State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,774

2021 Value

9.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Dixie State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,774. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Dixie State University grew by 9.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Dixie State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,968

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Dixie State University was of $6,968 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.086% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Dixie State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Dixie State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.96% with respect to 2020, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Dixie State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.12%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Dixie State University was 3.12%, which represents 52 out of the 1669 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Dixie State University had a total enrollment of 12,266 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Dixie State University is 7,236 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,030. This means that 59% of students enrolled at Dixie State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dixie State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.3% White, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.13% Two or More Races, 1.74% Black or African American, 1.17% Asian, 1.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.864% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Dixie State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46%), followed by White Male (29.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.42%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (50%), followed by White Female (27.8%) and Two or More Races Male (5.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dixie State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,266 students. The full-time enrollment at Dixie State University is 7,236 and the part-time enrollment is 5,030. This means that 59% of students enrolled at Dixie State University are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Dixie State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Dixie State University was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Dixie State University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Dixie State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
9,354 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,508 enrolled students
Two or More Races
506 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dixie State University is 76.3% White, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.13% Two or More Races, 1.74% Black or African American, 1.17% Asian, 1.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.864% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 126 students (1.03%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 638 more women than men received degrees from Dixie State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dixie State University is white (2,098 degrees awarded). There were 7.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (297 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Dixie State University is General Studies (677 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (24 degrees) and Physical Therapy Technician (15 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dixie State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,103 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (69 degrees), and Communications (106 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dixie State University are Registered nurses (1,383,163 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (295,649 people), Other managers (260,852 people), Medical & health services managers (172,182 people), and Postsecondary teachers (167,241 people).

The most specialized majors at Dixie State University in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,103 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (69 degrees), Communications (106 degrees), English (36 degrees), and Health (575 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dixie State University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Dixie State University are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,103 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (69 degrees), Communications (106 degrees), English (36 degrees), and Health (575 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dixie State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,609,714 people), Elementary & secondary schools (732,909 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (424,399 people), Outpatient care centers (286,517 people), and Offices of physicians (234,519 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Dixie State University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
302 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
76 degree-majors awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
69 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Dixie State University was Registered Nursing with 302 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Dixie State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,010

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,648

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,010 degrees were awarded to men at Dixie State University, which is 0.613 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,648).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Dixie State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 410 degrees were awarded to men at Dixie State University in General Studies, which is 0.592 times less than the 693 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 693 degrees were awarded to men at Dixie State University in General Studies, which is 1.69 times more than the 410 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 11% of students graduating from Dixie State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Dixie State University is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.995% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,098 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
297 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
69 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dixie State University is white (2,098 degrees awarded). There were 7.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (297 degrees).

2.22% of degree recipients (59 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,295 degrees awarded
White Male
803 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
193 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dixie State University is white female (1,295 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (803 degrees).

Operations

Dixie State University has an endowment valued at nearly $19.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.33M (43.1%) compared to the 1.05% average return (152k on 14.5M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Dixie State University had a total salary expenditure of 130M. Dixie State University employs 95 Assistant professors, 70 Associate professors and 40 Professors. Most academics at Dixie State University are Male Assistant professor (48), Female Assistant professor (47), and Male Associate professor (39).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dixie State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 106 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 70 employees, and Management with 66 employees.

Endowment

$19.3M

2021 Endowment

25.6%

growth from 2020

Dixie State University has an endowment valued at about $19.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Dixie State University grew 25.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.86M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Dixie State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$53.5M

2021 Salaries

3.38%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Dixie State University paid a median of $53.5M in salaries, which represents 41.1% of their overall expenditure ($130M) and a 3.38% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.2M

Instructional Salaries

255

Number of Employees

In 2021, Dixie State University paid a total of $17.2M to 255 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

95 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

106 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Dixie State University were Assistant professor with 95 employees, Associate professor with 70 employees, and Professor with 40 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dixie State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 106 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 70 employees, and Management with 66 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Dixie State University was Male Assistant professor with 48 employees, Female Assistant professor with 47 employees, and Male Associate professor with 39 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Dixie State University.