Dalton State College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Dalton State College

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into DSC? Dalton State College is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult Dalton State College directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

DSC GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.1

Typical High School Grades

What GPA do you need to get into Dalton State College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into DSC are to have around a 3.1 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at DSC is 3.1 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #38 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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DSC SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Dalton State College
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SAT Scores for Dalton State College
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

DSC ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Dalton State College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
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Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for Dalton State College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

188

Applicants have 188 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Dalton State College is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Dalton State College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Dalton State College Application Requirements
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Dalton State College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

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