Dalton State College

Overview

Dalton State College is a public institution located in Dalton, Georgia, established in 1963. Initially founded as Dalton Junior College, it evolved to offer vocational and technical education, and in 1998, it became Dalton State College, authorized to confer bachelor's degrees. The college provides a wide range of academic programs, including bachelor's degrees in fields such as accounting, biology, criminal justice, and psychology, along with 22 associate degree programs and various certificate options.

Serving students primarily from northwest Georgia, the college focuses on meeting the educational needs of the local community and industries. Dalton State also operates an extended campus in Ellijay and offers on-campus housing to enhance student life. With facilities supporting both academic and extracurricular activities, Dalton State College is dedicated to providing accessible and affordable education tailored to a diverse student population, including traditional students and adult learners.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 706-272-4436
• Website: daltonstate.edu
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/dalton-state-college

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Turtle assurance colony
• Hispanic-serving institution
• School of Education
• School of Arts
• Sciences
• School of Health Professions
• Wright School of Business
• Educational access
• Tennessee residents
• Dalton State online programs
• Diversity and inclusion
• Student achievement
• Dalton community college
• Public university system
• Dalton State community outreach
• Comprehensive community college
• Regional college network
• Dalton State student diversity
• Academic programs
• Community partnerships
• Regional education hub
• Continuing education
• Student retention
• Dalton State veteran services
• Student scholarships
• Accreditation
• Residential housing
• Noncredit programs
• Northwest Georgia college
• Dalton State dual enrollment
• Regional partnerships
• Dalton State Hispanic enrollment
• Bachelor's degrees
• Dalton State adult learners
• Dalton State regional workforce
• Regional impact
• Career services
• Regional college rankings
• Regional college affordability
• Faculty expertise
• Student-centered learning
• Student life
• Student success
• Community engagement
• Multicultural campus
• Campus facilities
• Dalton State regional economic development
• Dalton State community partnerships
• Student career pathways
• Undergraduate education
• Dalton State workforce training
• Dalton State regional collaborations
• Student engagement
• Higher education
• Dalton State summer bridge
• Student advisement
• Workforce development
• Dalton State community engagement programs
• Academic excellence
• Online learning
• Affordable education
• Regional college system
• SACSCOC accreditation
• Student support services
• Regional access
• Public college
• Academic transfer
• Regional economic development
• Student enrollment
• Career preparation
• Regional college
• Student diversity
• Regional workforce
• Student organizations
• Dalton State regional impact
• Public higher education
• Community service
• Community college
• Regional college growth
• Associate degrees
• Lifelong learning
• Regional outreach
• Regional education
• Georgia college
• Community-based learning
• Regional industry collaboration
• Dalton State transfer pathways
• Cultural diversity
• Diverse student body
• Georgia’s first Hispanic-serving institution
• Regional college in Georgia
• Services
• Colleges, universities, and professional schools
• Public relations
• Education management
• Education
• E-learning
• Internet
• Information technology & services
• Computer software

Technologies Used

• MailChimp SPF
• MessageGears
• Microsoft Office 365
• Outlook

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches