Dalton State College
Location and Contact Information
650 College DriveDalton, GA 30720-3797
USA
Main Tel: (706) 272-4436
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Dalton State College, also known as Dalton State or DSC, was established in 1963, and is situated in Dalton, Georgia. It was set up as Dalton Junior College, and opened its doors in September 1967. The school was given its present name in 1998.
DSC’s campus sits on more than 130 acres of land. Over 4,500 commuter students at DSC come from a twelve-county service area and nearly thirty-eight foreign countries. The school confers baccalaureate degrees in several areas of study. DSC is made up of the following academic units:
- School of Business Administration
- School of Education
- School of Liberal Arts
- School of Sciences and Mathematics
- School of Nursing
- School of Social Work
- School of Technology
Dalton State College hosts several clubs and organizations for extracurricular student development. Some of them are the Accounting Club, Phi Theta Kappa, the Business Networking Club, and the Environmental Club.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,382 |
| Room and board | $ 4,440 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
| Other | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid
Dalton State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 90% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 76% | $3,793 |
| Institutional Grant | 3% | $903 |
| Federal Grant | 43% | $3,678 |
| Pell Grant | 43% | $3,344 |
| Other Federal Grant | 21% | $683 |
| State or Local Grant | 57% | $2,262 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 16% | $3,208 |
| Federal Loan | 16% | $3,185 |
| Other Loan | $3,535 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Dalton State College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixie State College of Utah | Saint George, UT | 6,086 |
| 2 | Gloucester County College | Sewell, NJ | 6,135 |
| 3 | Roane State Community College | Harriman, TN | 5,534 |
| 4 | Laredo Community College | Laredo, TX | 8,256 |
| 5 | Jefferson College | Hillsboro, MO | 5,145 |
| 6 | Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable, MA | 4,452 |
| 7 | Central Oregon Community College | Bend, OR | 5,233 |
| 8 | Raritan Valley Community College | Branchburg, NJ | 7,110 |
| 9 | Saint Johns River Community College | Palatka, FL | 5,826 |
| 10 | Temple College | Temple, TX | 5,178 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 332 | 9 |
| Bachelor | 164 | 8 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 84 | 10 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 65 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 70 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 7 |
Students
Student enrollment was 4,957 in 2009-2010 (3,755 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 67% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Dalton State provides on-campus housing for 244 of its 3,755 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
International Study
About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- 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
- Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
MEDICINE
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies