Dalton State College, also known as DSC or Dalton State, is located in Dalton, Georgia. It is one of the eight state colleges in the University System of Georgia and was established as Dalton Junior College in 1963. It opened officially in 1967 and is also one of the four University System units with a Technical Division. The main campus of DSC covers more than 145 acres.
DSC’s athletics department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams which participate in a wide variety of sports such as football, volleyball and others. The college’s sports teams are nicknamed the Roadrunners.
The campus of Dalton State is in Dalton, GA, 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.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, Dalton State had 4,532 students enrolled (3,237 full-time equivalent).
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
http://www.daltonstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 148 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 113 | business and related services, business management, marketing, business administration, small business management, MIS, operations management, human resources, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 82 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Education And Teaching | 56 | early childhood education |
| Medical Support And Technology | 41 | medical assistant, surgical tech, radiation therapist |
| Engineering Technician | 34 | industrial tech, computer engineering tech, drafting |
| Medicine | 21 | health professions |
| Office And Administration | 15 | business support services, general office occupations, office data entry |
| Mechanics And Repair | 15 | electrical installation and repair, automobile mechanics |
| Family And Social Work | 14 | social work, child care management |
| Production Trades | 2 | precision production, welding |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and safety |
Number of programs and degrees for Dalton State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 291 | 9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 131 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 119 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Dalton State had a total enrollment of 4,532 students (3,237 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dalton, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,952 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,280 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Dalton State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 395600)
Dalton State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 32 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $60,063 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $58,027 | 24 | $50,626 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $46,643 | 24 | $48,829 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 7 | $34,401 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 49 | $53,484 | 56 | $49,022 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Precision Production, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dalton State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career 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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