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Dalton State College (DSC)
- 650 College Drive
- Dalton, GA 30720
- OPEID College Code: 00395600
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- General Phone: (706) 272-4436
- President: James a Burran
- Website: www.daltonstate.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 4,532
- College Alias: DSC
- College Mascot: Roadrunners
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - DSC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
- Undergraduate Classification Associates Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.daltonstate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: DSC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 82%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 13% | 31% | 67% | 1% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,745 | $3,085 | $1,812 | $1,199 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 13.2% | 14.2% | 10.1% |
| Number in Default | 39 | 42 | 26 |
| Number in Repayment | 294 | 294 | 256 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,952 | $1,734 | $1,666 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,280 | $6,519 | $6,240 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,100 | $1,050 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,000 | $6,800 | $6,800 |
| Other Expenses | $1,600 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,300 | $1,500 | $1,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,152 | $2,834 | $2,716 |
| Out of State | $8,480 | $7,619 | $7,290 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,752 | $11,134 | $11,016 |
| Out of State | $17,080 | $15,919 | $15,590 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,452 | $4,034 | $3,716 |
| Out of State | $9,780 | $8,819 | $8,290 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,532 Undergraduate: 4,532
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,735 Female: 2,797
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,735 Female: 2,797
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,361 Part-Time: 2,171
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,361 Part-Time: 2,171
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 57 | 1% |
| American Indian | 11 | 0.2% |
| Black | 114 | 3% |
| Asian | 71 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 446 | 10% |
| White | 3,768 | 83% |
| Unknown | 65 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 45 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,322 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 939 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 652 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 540 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 334 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 288 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 318 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 80 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 14 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 394 | 265 | 129 |
| Faculty Status | 216 | 115 | 101 |
| Tenured Faculty | 57 | 57 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 207 | 106 | 101 |
| Primarily Instruction | 207 | 106 | 101 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 30 | 30 | - |
| Other Professionals | 63 | 46 | 17 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 94 | 83 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 51 | 42 | 9 |
| Skilled Crafts | 4 | 4 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 37 | 35 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,104 (105) | $53,484 (49) | $49,022 (56) |
| Professor | $66,447 (9) | $60,063 (8) | $117,516 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $54,080 (45) | $58,027 (21) | $50,626 (24) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,892 (42) | $46,643 (18) | $48,829 (24) |
| Instructor | $35,875 (9) | $41,035 (2) | $34,401 (7) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,095 (1) | $70,095 (1) | - (-) |
| Professor | $70,095 (1) | $70,095 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,163 (106) | $53,561 (50) | $49,022 (56) |
| Professor | $65,537 (10) | $59,762 (9) | $117,516 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $54,080 (45) | $58,027 (21) | $50,626 (24) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,892 (42) | $46,643 (18) | $48,829 (24) |
| Instructor | $35,875 (9) | $41,035 (2) | $34,401 (7) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 46%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 16% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 12% |
| Female | 18% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 17% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| White | 16% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
