Dyersburg State Community College

Dyersburg, TN
1510 Lake Rd, Dyersburg, TN 38024-2411
731-286-3200

Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) is a public community college in Dyersburg, Tennessee. DSCC is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents system of colleges and universities and offers associate degrees, certificates, and continuing education programs. The college serves the citizens of Dyer, Gibson, and Haywood counties in West Tennessee.

DSCC was established in 1965 and opened its doors to students in September 1967. The first campus was located on a 100-acre (40 ha) tract of land donated by the City of Dyersburg. The college began with an enrollment of 586 students and nine faculty members. In its first year of operation, the college awarded associate degrees to 31 students.

The college has grown steadily since its inception and now occupies a 150-acre (61 ha) campus. The campus includes 28 buildings, a library, a gymnasium, an auditorium, a bookstore, and a child care center. The college also has a satellite campus in Covington, Tennessee, which offers courses in health sciences.

DSCC offers a variety of degree and certificate programs. The most popular programs are in the areas of business, health sciences, and liberal arts. The college also offers a number of online and distance learning courses.

DSCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The college is also a member of the Tennessee Association of Colleges and Universities and the Association of Community Colleges of Tennessee.

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 2650

Type: Public, 2-year

Main Website: https://www.dscc.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.dscc.edu/paying-for-college/how-financial-aid-works