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Dalton State College

650 College Drive
Dalton, GA 30720

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Dalton State College serves Northwest Georgia by offering associate, certificate, and targeted baccalaureate programs of study as well as a wide variety of public service and continuing education activities. Located at the center of the greatest concentration of carpet production in the world, the College is a comprehensive institution, one of only two in the University System authorized to offer a full range of technical programs in addition to the traditional pre-baccalaureate curricula and targeted baccalaureate offerings which meet workforce development needs of the Northwest Georgia area. Through direct and technological collaboration with neighboring technical institutes and other colleges and universities on the one hand, and outreach and cooperation with local preschool, primary, and secondary systems on the other, Dalton State College acts as an educational broker to meet the needs of business and industry and to provide opportunities for all persons within its service area to live self-fulfilling and productive lives.

School Highlights

Dalton State College serves 4,525 students (60% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 90%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 4,525 students
In-state tuition: $3,982
Out-state tuition: $12,038
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 99%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Dalton State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 360 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Dalton State College

(GA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Associates--Public Rural-serving Small

Institution Level

Four or more years

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

360 staff

209 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Dalton State College has declined by 8% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.

The Dalton State College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

4,525 students

2,146 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

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# Full-Time Students

2,705 students

763 students

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# Part-Time Students

1,820 students

1,383 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

387 students

245 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

2,705 students

791 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

83 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

1,820 students

1,417 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

38 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

363 students

654 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

30%

% Hispanic

n/a

% Black

32%

13%

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% White

10%

% Hawaiian

58%

35%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

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% Unknown races

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0.56

0.76

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

n/a

0.4318%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

0.2698%

0.2195%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$31,200

$29,500

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,982 is more than the state average of $3,120. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $12,038 is more than the state average of $6,995. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$3,982

$3,120

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$12,038

$6,995

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

93%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$13,200

$12,139

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

43%

63%

SAT Total Avg.

950

915

SAT Reading

480

465

SAT Math

470

450

SAT Writing

n/a

465

ACT Total Avg.

ACT Composite

n/a

ACT English

ACT Math

ACT Writing

n/a

Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

Chartered in 1963 as the 24th member institution of the University System of Georgia, Dalton State has steadily grown in size and breadth to meet the educational needs of Northwest Georgia. Currently enrolling more than 4200 students from Georgia, Tennessee, and 35 nations, DSC offers a wide variety of one and two-year technical programs, and an equally broad array of two-year transfer associate degree programs. But the biggest recent development has been the addition of a focused group of bachelor's degrees, designed to meet the high priority needs of the region. Today, Dalton State College offers baccalaureate degrees in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Management, Marketing Systems, Management Information Systems, Technology Management, Industrial Operations Management,Accounting, Biology and Mathematics. In conjunction with our academic programs, DSC offers many services that can help our students achieve success. An Academic and Career Enhancement Center, a Math Lab, a Writing Lab, an Evening and Extended Campus Office, an expanded and well-equipped Library, a variety of computer labs, and a full array of student clubs and organizations help provide a warm, personal, and invigorating climate for learning on our picturesque, well-maintained campus. And if a special purpose short course, workshop, or seminar is among your needs, our Center for Continuing Education offers over 400 such non-credit programs to more than 8,000 persons annually. Dalton State College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate and Bachelor's degrees.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Dalton State College cost?

Dalton State College's tuition is approximately $3,982 for In-State students and $12,038 for Out-State students.

What is the acceptance rate of Dalton State College?

The acceptance rate of Dalton State College is 43%, which is lower than the state average of 63%.

What is Dalton State College's ranking?

Dalton State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 4,525 students
In-state tuition: $3,982
Out-state tuition: $12,038
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 99%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Georgia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,120 per year for in-state students and $6,995 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,267 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Georgia is 76%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Georgia community colleges have a of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Georgia is Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.