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FINANCIAL AID RATE

90%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

10

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,765

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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General Studies Degree

The general studies program at Dixie State University prepares students for careers in various professional fields, including education, law, government, health care, real estate, social service, and private industry. The program focuses on individual instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. Program courses include: areas of study tailored to the individual to enhance learning in fields of interest. Get more details below including other Utah colleges that offer general studies degrees.

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Dixie State University (DSU)

550 E 300 S, Kaysville, UT

Not only is Dixie State University in St. George Utah visually stunning, with its incredible surrounding landscapes, but prospective students will no doubt enjoy its parks, fountains and statues all located on campus. DSU has much to offer, and this includes a quality education at low tuition costs.

DSU offers many programs of study, where students can explore their School of Fine Arts, School of Education, Business and Communication, Humanities, Health Sciences and their School of Science and Technology. At Dixie State, students can pursue their Associate Degree and Bachelors.

In state students can expect to pay just under $9500 for yearly tuition costs; out of state students will pay a little over $19000 per year. Financial aid is available with more than 87% of students receiving aid to attend. Federal grants and scholarships are also available at DSU. DSU also provides student housing at very affordable rates.

DSU is considered a medium sized campus and there are currently over 8500 students enrolled. With several student activities available, including several clubs, sporting activities and even study groups, students who attend DSU will find no shortage of social activity.

Dixie State University provides some of the best on campus resources for its students, providing tutoring, and several student centers that fit the needs of many. This includes a Health and Wellness center, Disability resources center, and a Multicultural center as well.  All of this combined makes Dixie State University an incredible option for consideration.

For more information on DSU, please visit their website or quickly collect admissions information with a simply request here.

Students Enrolled in the General Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. DSU has offered the following academic levels for students:

  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than Two-Year Award235
Associate's Degree734

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male377
Female592

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian4
Asian17
Black15
Hispanic95
White785
Multiple Races19
Non Resident Alien16
Unknown18

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the General Studies program at Dixie State University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the students DSU accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Dixie State University may provide services to students like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Student employment
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Dixie State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
  • Track and Field (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
  • Football (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball