A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at DSC are mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 24% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
76%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 37% more female students than male students enrolled at Dixie State College of Utah with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, DSC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,303
|
| Women |
7,253
|
DSC serves a low number of students outside of Utah, with 70 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
70%
|
| Out of State |
29%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
28% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 24.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 27.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230171 IPEDS survey data for Dixie State College of Utah.
Last updated February 24, 2024