Dalton State College is dedicated to providing broad access to quality higher education for the population of Northwest Georgia, thereby enhancing the region’s economic vitality and quality of life.
As an institution of the University System of Georgia, Dalton State College offers targeted bachelor’s degrees, a full range of associate’s degrees and career certificate programs, and a wide variety of public service and continuing education activities. The College’s work is strengthened by partnerships between the College and Northwest Georgia businesses and industries, governments, and schools.
The mission of Dalton State College consists of the following core commitments:
1. selection, support, and development of a talented, caring faculty and staff dedicated to scholarship and creating an open, cooperative, technologically enhanced learning environment;
2. excellence in a learning environment dedicated to serving a diverse student body, promoting high levels of student achievement, and providing a range of educational and student life opportunities and appropriate academic support services;
3. public service through continuing education, economic development, and cultural activities that address the needs and improve the quality of life of the region;
4. continuous improvement in all aspects of its operations through the use of inclusive, participatory planning and meaningful assessment.
In fulfilling its mission, Dalton State College seeks to prepare and inspire its students to be active members within their profession and communities. As Dalton State College looks to the future and its place in a competitive, global society, it seeks to build upon its strengths as one of the most academically respected, student-oriented, and community-centered institutions of its kind.
Dalton State College is one of six state colleges in the University System of Georgia. It is located in Dalton, Georgia.
The institution was founded as Dalton Junior College in July of 1963 and opened in September of 1967 offering associate degrees. In 1987, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia removed the word "Junior" from the college's name so that it became Dalton College. Later in 1998, the name of the college was changed to Dalton State College and now has the ability to offer baccalaureate degrees.
Located next to I-75, the College sits on in Whitfield County, Georgia.
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 1,666 | $ 6,240 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,666 | $ 6,290 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 78 | $ 78 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,742 | 36% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,845 | 84% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,031 | 4% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,598 | 8% | |
Any Aid: |
89% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 70% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 51% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 430, Math: 410 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 540, Math: 520 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 20% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 16, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 21, Verbal: 22, Math: 21 |
| Application Fee: | $ 20.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
