School Description

Provided by Dalton State College

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.

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Dalton State College

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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.

Campus

Located next to I-75, the College sits on in Whitfield County, Georgia.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
4,199
On Campus Housing:
Unavailable
Full Time Students:
52%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 6,240
Students Receiving Aid:
89%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 20
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 52%
Part-Time 48%
Men vs. Women
Women 60%
Men 40%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 90%
Hispanic 6%
Other 2%
Asian 1%
African-American 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 91%
Out-of-State 9%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Georgia 91%
Ohio 0%
Alabama 0%
California 0%
Tennessee 0%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

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%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 70% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% 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 Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

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

Degree Programs at Dalton State College

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Dalton State College

Career Education Majors

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