Dyersburg State Community College
About Dyersburg State Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Dyersburg State Community College teaches in the flat delta country of northwest Tennessee. Nursing and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1969
Location
Dyersburg, Tennessee
Students
2,103
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
33.5%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,758
Out-of-state: $17,742
Avg Net Price
$4,612
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$36,132
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
33.5% complete their degree within three years
Retention
63.4%
Transfer Out
16%
Teaching Quality
27:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
28.4%
$/Student
$7.1K
Class Size
Large
The 33.5% graduation rate is below average, but 63.4% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,758
In-State
$17,742
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,470
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,329
After Financial Aid
$4,612
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,213
Receive Grants
33.9%
Take Loans
6.8%
Tuition is $4,758/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $4,612.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Dyersburg State Community College fund their education.
While in School
33.9%
Get Grants
Free money
6.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$22,427
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$6,900
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$73/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $6,900, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Dyersburg State Community College.
Gender
69.4%
Female
31%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,103
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
56%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
26.3%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 69% of the student body. 56% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Remote
Campus Quick Facts
2,103
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Dyersburg State Community College fields 4 varsity teams with 94 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
94
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
51% / 49%
48
Men
46
Women
2
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Dyersburg State Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$36,132
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$27K
247 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$74K
76 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$22K
12 grads
1yr Earnings
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
—
7 grads
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
—
6 grads
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
—
5 grads
Median earnings are $36K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.