Dalton State College

What Dalton State College does

Dalton State College is a public four-year state college within the University System of Georgia, governed by the Board of Regents and headquartered in Dalton, Georgia. Founded in 1963 as Dalton Junior College, the institution enrolls more than 5,500 students from 45 countries across two physical campuses — the main Dalton campus and the Mountain Campus in Ellijay — and is Georgia's first federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution with the Seal of Excelencia. The college delivers associate's, bachelor's, and certificate programs through four academic units: Arts & Sciences, Education, Health Professions (including nursing, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, and medical assisting with simulation lab training), and the Wright School of Business. It also operates dual enrollment, international student services, veteran services, and continuing education pathways.

Name

Dalton State College

Legal name

Dalton State College

Website

https://daltonstate.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dalton State College is a public four-year state college in the University System of Georgia, serving 5,500+ students from 45 countries through baccalaureate, associate, and certificate programs across two campuses in Dalton and Ellijay, Georgia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Higher Education (Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Junior Colleges (61121), Educational Services (611), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Undergraduate Teacher Education Colleges (EDAHAFAA), College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Public higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Online and distance learning
• Health professions training
• Affordable college tuition

Headquarters

HQ city

Dalton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Dalton State College is a public four-year state college offering associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees, and certificates across four academic schools (Arts & Sciences, Education, Health Professions, and the Wright School of Business), delivered through on-campus instruction at two campuses (Dalton and Ellijay) and online via the GeorgiaVIEW learning management system. Students receive integrated services including admissions, financial aid, advising, library resources (Roberts Library with GALILEO), residential life (Mashburn Hall), career development, and student portal access.

Product overview

Dalton State College is a public higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs through two campus locations (Main Campus in Dalton and Mountain Campus in Ellijay). The college operates as a single unified institution organized into four academic schools: School of Arts & Sciences, School of Education, School of Health Professions, and Wright School of Business. Students access programs and services through integrated digital platforms including the Nest Portal (admissions application), Roadrunner Portal (enrolled student services), and GeorgiaVIEW (learning management system). The institution provides student support services spanning financial aid, career development, library resources, residential life, and academic advising. Dalton State holds SACSCOC accreditation as a state college within the University System of Georgia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Roadrunners: Athletic teams and mascot name for Dalton State College

Products and services

• Dalton State Main Campus (Dalton, GA) The primary campus located at 650 College Drive, Dalton, Georgia, serving more than 4,500 students with associate's, bachelor's, and certificate programs across multiple schools including Arts & Sciences, Education, Health Professions, and the Wright School of Business.
• Mountain Campus (Ellijay, GA) A second campus location in Ellijay, Georgia, within walking distance of local cafes, pizzeria, and shops, offering programs with a focus on accessibility for students in the northern Appalachian region.
• Wright School of Business (C. Lamar and Ann Wright School of Business) The C. Lamar and Ann Wright School of Business offers undergraduate business degrees including Accounting, Management, Marketing, Finance, and Economics, with facilities including a Finance Lab.
• School of Health Professions Health-focused programs including Nursing (ASN and BSN), Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, and Medical Assisting, featuring simulation labs with high-tech mannequins for hands-on training.
• Nest Portal (Admissions Application Portal) Online application portal for prospective students to apply, check admission status, schedule campus visits, connect with admissions counselors, register for orientation, and receive personalized communications.
• Roadrunner Portal (Enrolled Student Services Portal) Student portal providing access to the Banner student information system, email, course materials, schedules, financial aid information, and institutional services for enrolled students.
• GeorgiaVIEW Online Learning Management System Desire2Learn-based online learning management system for online and hybrid courses, providing access to course materials, grades, discussion boards, and online assignments.
• Roberts Library (Derrell C. Roberts Library) Library providing research materials, database access through GALILEO, interlibrary loans, study spaces, and research assistance for students and faculty.
• Career and Professional Development Services Career services including job board access through Handshake, career fairs, resume assistance, interview preparation, and employer connections for students and alumni.
• Financial Aid Services Comprehensive financial aid services including Federal Pell Grants, HOPE Scholarship, Georgia state aid, federal student loans, work-study programs, and Dalton State Foundation scholarships.
• Residential Life (Mashburn Hall) On-campus housing facility featuring study and collaboration areas, kitchens, game rooms, and social spaces for students seeking the full residential college experience.
• Dual Enrollment Program Program allowing high school students in 11th or 12th grade to take college courses for both high school and college credit, with a streamlined admission process and registration deadlines (Fall August 1, Spring December 1, Summer May 1).

Quantifiable outcome

• 154 scholarships totaling more than $250,000 awarded by Dalton State Foundation last year
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of North Georgia: Multi-campus public university in the University System of Georgia serving North Georgia with associate, bachelor's, and graduate programs including nursing, business, and education — the closest direct competitor to Dalton State in the same regional market.
• Georgia Highlands College: Public state college in the University System of Georgia serving northwest Georgia (Rome area) with associate and bachelor's programs; directly comparable institution type and geography to Dalton State.
• Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College: Public state college in the University System of Georgia offering associate and bachelor's programs in nursing, business, education, and agriculture; same system and institutional classification as Dalton State.
• Gordon State College: Public state college in Barnesville, Georgia within the USG system, offering associate and bachelor's degrees — a peer institution in size, mission, and student demographics.
• South Georgia State College: Public state college in the University System of Georgia serving a rural region with associate and select bachelor's programs; directly comparable institutional profile and mission.
• East Georgia State College: Public state college in Swainsboro, Georgia within the USG system offering associate and bachelor's programs; comparable size, classification, and role in serving underrepresented populations.
• Darton State College (now Albany State University West Campus): Formerly a peer USG state college serving southwest Georgia with associate and bachelor's programs in nursing and health professions — merged into Albany State but historically a direct comparison to Dalton State.

Regional players

• Chattanooga State Community College: Public community college across the Tennessee border in Chattanooga serving a similar demographic with associate degrees and technical programs; competing for the same cross-state workforce population just north of Dalton.
• Berry College: Private liberal arts college located in Mount Berry, Georgia (about 30 miles from Dalton), competing for traditional residential students in northwest Georgia with four-year bachelor's programs.

Emerging players

• Southern New Hampshire University: Large online-focused nonprofit university with low tuition and strong adult learner appeal; competes with Dalton State for online and adult enrollment nationwide on price and flexibility.

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/daltonstate
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DaltonStateOfficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/iLikeDaltonState
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dalton-state-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/dalton_state

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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