Dyersburg State Community College is a public community college located in Dyersburg, TN. It offers 30 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Dyersburg State Community College is $4,540 for Tennessee residents and $17,740 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of Tennessee public community colleges' average ($9,162).

The school has 2,683 students, which is higher than Tennessee community collleges' average (1,560). In addition, 942 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 23 to 1, which is higher than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Tennessee community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Dyersburg State Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Tennessee community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - DSCC
Tennessee ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,540$17,740
Books & Supplies$1,460
Off-Campus Living Costs$13,850
Average Financial Aid$5,357
Cost of Attendance$19,850$33,050
After Financial Aid$14,493$27,693
DSCC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Tennessee ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Dyersburg State Community College$4,540$17,740
Public Community Colleges in Tennessee$4,730$9,162
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Dyersburg State Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs1911NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Information Science/StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EducationNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Development6 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood and Family StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician9 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)16 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 76 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)NOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,683 students at Dyersburg State Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 830 male students and 1,948 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,7781,1861,592
Male Students830397433
Female Students1,9487891,159

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 2,683 total students, 1,637 students enrolled through distance learning (942 students enrolled exclusively and 695 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,683
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses942
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses695
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,046

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Dyersburg State Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address1510 Lake Rd, Dyersburg, TN
Phone731-286-3200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,540
Out-of-State$17,740
Student Population »2,683 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »26%
Transfer-out Rate10%
Retention Rate54% (Full-time)
60% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,357
Students to Faculty23:1 (4.35%)