Dalton State College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5810 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1624 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1538 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #42 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #2623 of 4,409 | For Anthropology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,902
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- 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.
1,537 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
637 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 | 2568 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1792 (37%) |
| Black or African American | 197 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 97 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 90 (2%) |
| Asian | 83 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 56 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (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
- $6,205
- Students receiving aid
- 91%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $2,563 |
| Tuition in-state | $2,563 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,469 |
| 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 | $9,236 |
| Room charge | $5,700 |
| Meal charge | $3,536 |
Dalton State College majors
Dalton State College has granted 440 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Dalton State College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 102 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 81 | 19 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 50 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 47 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 42 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 33 | |
| Psychology, General | 24 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 24 | |
| Accounting | 21 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | |
| Social Work | 18 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 17 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 16 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 14 | |
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Assistant | 12 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 12 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 11 | |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician & Assistant | 11 | |
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Finance, General | 10 | |
| History, General | 10 | |
| Chemistry, General | 8 | |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 7 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 6 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 6 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 240 | 440 |
Dalton State College has a graduation rate of 30%, which is among the 12% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 30% | 23% | 35% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Dalton State College has published 510 scientific papers with 11,325 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 4 |
| 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 | 217 |
| 2011 | 25 | 346 |
| 2012 | 15 | 358 |
| 2013 | 17 | 459 |
| 2014 | 22 | 534 |
| 2015 | 35 | 559 |
| 2016 | 20 | 563 |
| 2017 | 23 | 621 |
| 2018 | 36 | 719 |
| 2019 | 30 | 733 |
| 2020 | 31 | 946 |
| 2021 | 24 | 1100 |
| 2022 | 17 | 1149 |
| 2023 | 23 | 1191 |
| 2024 | 21 | 970 |
General info
| Alternative names | DSC Dalton State |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Colors | blue, silver |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 318 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 650 College Drive Dalton, Georgia, 30720-3797 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 34,000 |
| Phone | 7062724436 |