Dyersburg State Community College is a public 2-year college in Dyersburg, Tennessee with 2,103 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $6,557 a year after grants and graduates 39% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Dyersburg State Community College acceptance rate and admissions
Dyersburg State Community College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Dyersburg State Community College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $4,902 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $8,262 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $15,643 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $6,557 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $6,557 a year after grants and scholarships, $9,086 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Dyersburg State Community College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Dyersburg State Community College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 39% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $38,273 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $9,250 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 24% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Trade and career programs at Dyersburg State Community College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 131 | $47,318 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 35 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,103 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 69% women, 31% men
- 22 students for every faculty member
- Setting: remote town
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Dyersburg State Community College?
No. Dyersburg State Community College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Dyersburg State Community College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $4,902 for in-state students and $8,262 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $6,557 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Dyersburg State Community College?
39% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Dyersburg State Community College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $38,273 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.