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DIXIE STATE COLLEGE QUICK FACT SHEET Dixie State College is a 4-year public institution located in sunny Saint George, Utah. Started in 1911, the college has experienced continual growth as students have discovered the high quality education and scenic surroundings that make DSC a unique educational environment for students throughout the world. The following are a number of reasons students have mentioned as reasons they are currently attending Dixie State College: 1. Quality Degree Programs – Nationally recognized dental hygiene, nursing, and business programs, over 10 bachelors degrees, six associate degrees, seven applied science degrees, and ten certificate programs. 2. Safety - Dixie State College has one of the safest campuses in the nation. 3. Cost – U.S. News recently named DSC as the 3rd least expensive 4-year college in the nation! 4. Location – Located in the heart of national and state park country, DSC is the perfect location for those who enjoy the outdoors. It’s no wonder that St George, UT is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Lakes within 15 minutes of campus and snow skiing within an hour makes Dixie the only college that can make the claim that you can snow board in the morning and golf in the afternoon. 5. Climate – Average yearly temperature is 76 degrees. Mild winters. Enjoy the pollution free, clear air and the 300+ days of sunshine each year. 6. Course Transferability – In addition to accepting associates degrees from other accredited institutions, DSC credits and degrees are recognized nationally, with formal articulation agreements within Utah. 7.
Personable -
Small class sizes. A faculty to
student ratio of 23 to 1. You won’t
just be a number at DSC Degree Offerings (see http://new.dixie.edu/degreeprograms for more information)
Admissions
Requirements - If you
haven’t applied yet, apply online at http://explore.dixie.edu/apply-now.html
10 Steps to
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Frequently Asked Questions · If I am a new freshman, do I have to attend freshman orientation? Yes. We will be mailing you additional information, but this is when you will receive advisement, meet with faculty, register for your classes, go on a tour of campus, meet other students, get an ID card, etc. · How much does it cost? 2007-08 Semester Tuition & Fees = $1,364.00 (in-state) or $4,730.00 (non-resident). Most Nevada residents (and other bordering states) qualify for a discounted tuition cost = $3,047.00. Note that the tuition cost is per semester, and is based on a 12-credit hour load. Price stays the same until 21 credit hours. ·
Do you have on-campus housing, and how much does it
cost? Yes.
· What about off-campus housing? A complete listing of off-campus housing is available at: http://www.dixie.edu/housing/offcampushousing.php · Will my credits transfer to Dixie State College? We accept associates degrees (from accredited institutions) to meet our General Education requirements, and work to ensure equitable transfer. · If I am from out of state, how do I qualify for residency? Beginning July 1, 2007, students must live in Utah for one consecutive year and show evidence of permanency and independence (UT drivers license, UT vehicle registration, pay stubs, not counted a dependent on parent’s tax returns for previous year, etc.) · How do I apply for a scholarship? When you apply, you will automatically be considered for academic scholarships (based on GPA, test scores). You may also be eligible for talent scholarships or other assistance, such as out-of-state tuition waivers. Contact the Scholarship Office at (435) 652-7578. · Do you have out of-state scholarships? Yes. In addition to academic scholarships, we also offer border waivers, and participate with the WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange). Call above #. · What kind of support for ethnic minorities? We have a Diversity Office and Coordinator. Contact Daneka Souberbielle, (435) 652-7733. · What is there to do in St George? Hiking, biking, golfing, boating, skiing (1 hour away), eating, shopping, dancing, musicals. See our Fun Page at: http://explore.dixie.edu/fun.html · General Questions? Please don’t hesitate to call (435) 652-7590.
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