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The campus of Dalton State is in Dalton, Georgia, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Dalton State include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in medicine.
Admission at Dalton State is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 520.
Dalton State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 4,265 students enrolled (2,867 full-time equivalent).
A lot of students at Dalton State attend part-time.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Dalton State College
650 College Drive
Dalton, GA 30720-3797
General Phone: (706) 272-4436
Admissions Phone: (706) 272-4436
Financial Aid Phone: (706) 272-4545
http://www.daltonstate.edu
Dalton State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 174 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 89 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 88 | business and related services, business management, business administration, small business management, marketing, human resources, MIS, operations management |
| Engineering Technician | 28 | computer engineering tech, industrial tech, drafting |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 27 | medical assistant, radiation therapist, surgical tech |
| Medicine | 21 | health professions |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | social work, child care management |
| Office And Administration | 12 | business support services, office data entry |
| Mechanics And Repair | 9 | automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair |
| Production Trades | 5 | precision production, welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Dalton State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 301 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 116 | 14 |
| Bachelor's degree | 56 | 6 |
In 2005, Dalton State had a total enrollment of 4,265 students (2,867 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 53% |
| Part-Time | 47% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 92% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dalton, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,932 | 1,354 | 70% | 1,162 | 86% |
| Men | 754 | 530 | 70% | 466 | 88% |
| Women | 1,178 | 824 | 70% | 696 | 84% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 51% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (706) 272-4436
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,666 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,240 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
Financial Aid:
Dalton State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 395600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (706) 272-4545
Dalton State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $67,900 | 4 | $72,375 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $62,180 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $52,014 | 16 | $52,483 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $42,504 | 22 | $42,360 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $39,355 | 10 | $36,322 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $48,282 | 50 | $45,152 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Small Business Administration/Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Precision Production, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dalton State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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