Public community college in West Tennessee serving nine counties with affordable associate degrees and career programs.
Dyersburg State offers Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, and Associate of Applied Science degrees, along with technical and academic certificates. The college features two schools: Arts, Sciences, and Technologies, and Health Sciences. Students can pursue transfer programs to four-year universities, STEM programs, healthcare education, business programs, and career-focused certifications completed in 12 months or less. The college also provides dual enrollment for high school juniors and seniors, distance education options, and workforce development training.
The college operates a 100-acre main campus in Dyersburg and satellite centers in Covington and Paris. Students have access to a Learning Resource Center, tutoring services, and a bookstore. Athletics are a significant part of campus life, with teams competing in men's baseball, men's and women's basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, women's softball, and volleyball. The college also hosts student clubs, organizations, and cultural events.
Dyersburg State is an open-admissions institution welcoming first-time freshmen, transfer students, dual enrollment high school students, international students, military veterans, and those seeking personal or professional enrichment. The application process is free and can be completed online. The college accommodates various student pathways including transient students and those pursuing non-degree credentials.
The college emphasizes affordability, allowing students to complete their first two years of college coursework at approximately half the cost of attending a public four-year institution. Financial aid is available through federal programs, and the college maintains an Alumni Scholarship Fund to support deserving students with financial need, with preference given to children of alumni.