Dalton State College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6038 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1664 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1578 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #46 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #2698 of 4,476 | For Anthropology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 5,135
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- daltonstate.edu
Dalton State College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Dalton State College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,787 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
670 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Dalton State College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2579 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1933 (38%) |
| Black or African American | 216 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 114 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 111 (2%) |
| Asian | 99 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 63 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,654
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $2,616 |
| Tuition in-state | $2,616 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,936 |
| Fee in-district | $720 |
| Fee in-state | $720 |
| Fee out-of-state | $720 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 365 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,446 |
| Room charge | $5,750 |
| Meal charge | $3,696 |
Dalton State College majors
Dalton State College has granted 544 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Dalton State College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 114 | 37 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 110 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 79 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 53 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 45 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 40 | |
| Accounting | 32 | |
| Psychology, General | 32 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 27 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 25 | |
| History, General | 23 | |
| Finance, General | 18 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 18 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 18 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 17 | |
| Social Work | 15 | |
| Chemistry, General | 14 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 12 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 10 | |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician & Assistant | 10 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 9 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 7 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 7 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 6 | |
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 4 | |
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 2 | |
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Assistant | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 260 | 544 |
Dalton State College has a graduation rate of 25%, which is among the 8% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 25% | 20% | 29% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Dalton State College has published 526 scientific papers with 11,957 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Business, Psychology, Environmental Science, Engineering, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 2 |
| 1994 | 3 | 7 |
| 1995 | 4 | 6 |
| 1996 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 6 |
| 1998 | 2 | 5 |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 | 12 |
| 2001 | 10 | 7 |
| 2002 | 10 | 12 |
| 2003 | 7 | 22 |
| 2004 | 10 | 43 |
| 2005 | 15 | 32 |
| 2006 | 12 | 93 |
| 2007 | 9 | 109 |
| 2008 | 22 | 113 |
| 2009 | 14 | 156 |
| 2010 | 9 | 216 |
| 2011 | 25 | 346 |
| 2012 | 15 | 359 |
| 2013 | 17 | 459 |
| 2014 | 22 | 534 |
| 2015 | 35 | 558 |
| 2016 | 20 | 565 |
| 2017 | 23 | 621 |
| 2018 | 36 | 719 |
| 2019 | 30 | 733 |
| 2020 | 31 | 947 |
| 2021 | 25 | 1100 |
| 2022 | 17 | 1154 |
| 2023 | 23 | 1192 |
| 2024 | 21 | 983 |
| 2025 | 17 | 787 |
General info
| Alternative names | DSC Dalton State |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Colors | blue, silver |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 324 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 650 College Drive Dalton, Georgia, 30720-3797 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 34,000 |
| Phone | 7062724436 |