- 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 5,135 students (57% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 5,135 students
- In-state tuition: $3,982
- Out-state tuition: $12,038
- Acceptance Rate: 43%
- Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Dalton State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 170 teachers has declined by 52% over five years.
Dalton State College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
170 staff
88 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Dalton State College has grown by 7% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Dalton State College diversity score of 0.59 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,135 students
2,178 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
2,946 students
797 students
# Part-Time Students
2,189 students
1,381 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
381 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,946 students
855 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
77 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,189 students
1,635 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
35%
11%
% Black
4%
35%
% White
53%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
22%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,200
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,982 is more than the state average of $3,059. The in-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,038 is more than the state average of $6,774. The out-state tuition has grown by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,982
$3,059
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,038
$6,774
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,200
$12,069
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
43%
63%
SAT Total Avg.
950
919
SAT Reading
480
467
SAT Math
470
452
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Total Avg.
40
36
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
20
18
ACT Math
20
18
ACT Writing
n/a
9
Source: 2025 (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: Largest student body.
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