Dalton State College
Dalton,
GA
•4-Year Public•
Dalton State College Student Life
Dalton State College Student Activities
Interested in Greek life?
Dalton State College has the Lambda Alpha Eplison (Criminal Justice). In fact, more students participate in the Lambda Alpha Eplison (Criminal Justice) than any other on-campus activity.
Other popular student organizations at Dalton State College include Rotaract, College Republicans, Beta Chi Nu (Biology) and LASO (Latin American Student Organization).
Dalton State College students' favorite campus events are Fall Family Festival, Week of Welcome and Homecoming.
Does Dalton State College Offer Student Housing?
This table offers information on housing at Dalton State College.
| Housing Options | Offered? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| On-Campus Housing | Yes | – |
| Guaranteed Housing | – | – |
| Co-ed Housing Available | Yes | – |
| Housing for Students with Disabilities | Yes | – |
| Percentage of Students Living On-Campus | – | 4% |
| Spots Available in On-Campus Housing | – | 364 |
| Number of Students Living On-Campus | – | 243 |
| Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus | – | – |
Dalton State College offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus.
Most Dalton State College students live off campus. In 2023, 4% of undergrads at Dalton State College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 96% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Dalton State College. There are 364 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,794 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 243 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.
Dalton State College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.
Dalton State College Athletics
At Dalton State College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.
Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.
Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.
Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.
Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Dalton State College:
| Sport | Men's Intramural | Women's Intramural | Men's Division | Women's Division | Men's Scholarships | Women's Scholarships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | √ | – | NCAA Division 1 | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Cheerleading | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Golf | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Soccer | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Tennis | √ | √ | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Track And Field | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Cross Country Running | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
Safety at Dalton State College
College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.
Dalton State College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Dalton State College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.
Plan a Visit to Dalton State College
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Dalton State College Students
63%
Women37%
Men59%
Full Time32%
Part Time97%
In State3%
Out-of-StateEthnicity
Undergraduate Students
4,794
Dalton State College Campus Services
Student Services
- Counseling
- Health Clinic
- Women's Center
- Veterans Affairs
- Career Planning
- Alumni Networking
- ESL
Campus Security
- Late-Night Transport / Escort
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
- 24-Hour Security Patrol
Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
4,794
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
N.A.
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jul 1
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