Dyersburg State Community College Tuition & Completion
Dyersburg State Community College is a public community college in Dyersburg, Tennessee, enrolling about 2,103 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,612 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,758. Student demographics in federal data include White (63.9%) and Black or African American (23.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,758
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,612 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,103 62.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.54%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 56.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 18.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 28.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,345
- Room & Board: $9,970 annual estimate
Dyersburg State Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Dyersburg State Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Dyersburg State Community College?
Dyersburg State Community College is located in Dyersburg, TN (ZIP 38024-2411).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Dyersburg State Community College public or private?
Dyersburg State Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Dyersburg State Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,758 in-state, $17,742 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,612.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,213 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,603 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,093 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,322 |
| $110,001+ | $5,590 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,032.
How big is Dyersburg State Community College?
Total enrollment: 2,103 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,345 students.
About 62% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Dyersburg State Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 33.54%.
First-year retention: 63.4%.
What do graduates of Dyersburg State Community College earn?
Median earnings: $32,595 six years after entry; $36,132 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,900.
33.94% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Dyersburg State Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (428 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (134 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (106 completions)
- Child Development (39 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (35 completions)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (29 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (20 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (12 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (11 completions)
- Information Technology (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Dyersburg State Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.54%; median earnings $36,132 at 10 years; net price $4,612. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,758
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Dyersburg State Community College was $4,758.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,612
2024 Value
In 2024 Dyersburg State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,612.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,448 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,612 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,032 4-Year In-State Tuition
$70,968 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,970 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,470 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,198 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$64,792 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Dyersburg State Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Dyersburg State Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Dyersburg State Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,627 | $14,067 | $9,402 |
| 2014 | $3,827 | $14,891 | $6,149 |
| 2015 | $3,947 | $15,347 | $6,029 |
| 2016 | $4,229 | $16,475 | $6,128 |
| 2017 | $4,331 | $16,907 | $5,503 |
| 2018 | $4,235 | $16,523 | $6,153 |
| 2019 | $4,338 | $16,914 | $6,448 |
| 2020 | $4,338 | $16,914 | $5,661 |
| 2021 | $4,410 | $17,226 | $4,912 |
| 2022 | $4,410 | $17,226 | $5,272 |
| 2023 | $4,540 | $17,740 | $4,322 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Dyersburg State Community College reported total enrollment of about 2,103 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (63.9%), Black or African American (23.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.5%). About 33.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
62.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Dyersburg State Community College in 2024 is 2,103 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,345 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 63.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
21.40% 100% Completion Time
33.54% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 21.40% of students graduating from Dyersburg State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 36% male / 64% female
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 68% male / 32% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11% male / 89% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Dyersburg State Community College.
Return on Investment
$6,900 Median Student Debt
$36,132 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
19.10% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1858.59% Return on Investment
1.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Dyersburg State Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 428 completions
2. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 134 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 106 completions
4. Child Development: 39 completions
5. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 35 completions
6. Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician: 29 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 20 completions
8. Health Professions and Related Programs: 12 completions
9. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 11 completions
Most popular programs at Dyersburg State Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Dyersburg State Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Dyersburg State Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 28.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,114
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,119
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Dyersburg State Community College is a public institution located in Dyersburg, TN, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 2,103 students. Student body composition includes White (63.9%), Black or African American (23.2%), Hispanic or Latino (5.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 33.54%. Approximately 33.94% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Dyersburg, TN 38024-2411
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.54% graduation rate at Dyersburg State Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dyersburg State Community College located?
Dyersburg State Community College is located in Dyersburg, TN.
How much does Dyersburg State Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,758 and average net price is $4,612 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,970 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Dyersburg State Community College?
Dyersburg State Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,345 students, White (63.9%), Black or African American (23.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Dyersburg State Community College?
About 56.0% of students at Dyersburg State Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Dyersburg State Community College earn?
Median earnings are $32,595 six years after entry and $36,132 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Dyersburg State Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Dyersburg State Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,900.
Is Dyersburg State Community College public or private?
Dyersburg State Community College is a public institution located in Dyersburg, TN.
Is Dyersburg State Community College an HBCU?
No. Dyersburg State Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Dyersburg State Community College a tribal college?
No. Dyersburg State Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Dyersburg State Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Dyersburg State Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.5%).
Is Dyersburg State Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Dyersburg State Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Tennessee college costs
- Tennessee colleges by ROI
- Tennessee trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Tennessee
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.