Utah Tech University is a premier open-enrollment teaching institution that offers a great value with 200 academic programs at one of the lowest tuition costs in the Western United States.
When it opened, the institution was called “The St. George Stake Academy.” It offered three years of high school and in 1912 the fourth year was added, allowing students to graduate from high school. In 1914, a year of teacher preparation was added and in 1916 the second year of college courses were begun. As a consequence of those changes, the school’s name was changed to “Dixie Normal College.”
Education
The University was built upon a rich pioneering tradition of sacrifice, determination and generosity that is still embraced by the campus community today. With the motto “active learning. active life.” Dixie State provides personalized and engaged learning experiences under the direction of skilled and devoted faculty and staff and is on the forefront of technology, health education, and entrepreneurship and incorporates cutting-edge learning practices across all disciplines.
Research
All undergraduate students constantly conduct research, using library holdings, laboratory experiments, clinical studies, and interviews with experts to complete the projects their professors assign them each semester.
Undergraduate Research, however, encourages students to conduct involved research on single topics over extended periods and then present their findings in formal settings, such as conferences. Typically, the students pursuing these projects work closely with faculty mentors who not only provide their scholarly expertise but also practical advice on preparing and delivering conference presentations.
Career
The Career Center introduces students to employers through Career and Job Fairs, Career Tours, Corporate Night and employer information sessions. Many students work part-time or full-time while attending the University. Students that are currently working can sign up for Co-op and receive credit for their work experience. The Career Center offers various forms of assistance to students seeking employment. Internships are one of the best ways to gain experience and connect with employers.
Utah Tech UniversityKey Statistics & Highlights
2 Courses
523Academic Staff
12,043Students
6,382Students (female)
Student services
The Ticket Office provides centralized ticketing sales, distribution and management for events, performances, activities, athletics, and community functions. This is accomplished through competitive pricing and efficient and convenient ticket services.
Housing services
On-campus Housing consists of both Single Student and Family Student Housing living units. Our residence halls are more than just places to sleep, study or store one’s things – they are communities replete with opportunities for residents to make friends and expand horizons.
When selecting a residence hall, we encourage students to consider factors such as: living-learning communities, location on campus, affordability, and services available to students.
Library services
The Dixie State University Library advances the mission of Utah Tech University by encouraging the discovery and creation of knowledge through the provision of high quality resources, services, and programs.
The library is a welcoming destination for the discovery and creation of knowledge, offering expert guidance, valuable resources, state-of-the-art technologies, and a commitment to service.
ICT services
IT Service Center. We offer DSU students, faculty and staff technical support for personal computers (must show DSU ID card). We service both Apple and Windows computers.IT Helpdesk
The Helpdesk is here to meet the technological needs of students, faculty, and staff, and specifically to provide assisitance with Canvas, Dmail, Online Student Services, Trailblazers wireless configuration.
Campus life
The Housing and Resident Life department strives to foster a living environment conducive to learning, engagement, and student success. Our on-campus student housing community features a variety of complexes for you to LIVE in. Whether you live in the dormitories or apartments, a shared or private room, you will find interactive live-in staff who are here to assist and help you succeed.
Sports facilities
The mission of Utah Tech University Athletics is to advance the University’s vision while focusing on the overall well-being of our student-athletes as we prepare and empower each of them for academic and competitive success at Dixie State and beyond.
We are committed to serving and engaging the University and local community while preserving and establishing meaningful and enduring relationships with our stakeholders. We will do so with uncompromising integrity and sportsmanship exceeding the guidance provided by the NCAA and Western Athletic Conference.
Student clubs
Looking to connect with other Utah Tech University students with similar interests? At Dixie State University, there’s a club for that! To see which clubs are available and to join one, visit the Dixie Blazer Link site where you’ll find all of the clubs available on campus—and you can start your own!
Accreditation
Utah Tech University has been continuously accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities since 1945. DSU’s latest reaffirmation of accreditation was awarded after its comprehensive self-study of 2012.
Overall, it's a good choice. The teachers strive to teach as much as possible with the time and resources avaliable. Everything needed is avaliable, but in just the right amount and functionally. The programs are up to date with real world and professional applications. I would recommend.
Posted byAnonymous
Studied fromUnknown
Posted onAug 2026
4/5
good institution
I like the idea of not only having traditional universities or colleges but also have more options like inacap wich is an institute where you still receive good education often being less expensive and less troublesome but still giving everyone the posibility to graduate and get your degree from outside your traditional college institution and work at what you would like to work. The classrooms are okay but I was not able to socialize a lot thus resulting in not many friends
Posted byAnonymous
Studied fromUnknown
Posted onAug 2026
4/5
best
overall i will give best remarks but one thing i have noticed is to improve acadamic collabration with inducstry and follow practical and innovation based study and projects implementation . remains it was awsome to study in uet
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