What division is Dalton State?

Dalton State competes at the NAIA level in the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC).

What GPA do you need for Dalton State?

The average GPA at Dalton State is 3.1. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Dalton State?

Dalton State has an enrollment of approximately 4,553 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Dalton State?

Dalton State has an acceptance rate of 100%.

How do I get recruited to play at Dalton State?

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Dalton State

Dalton, GANAIASouthern States Athletic Conference (SSAC)

HSIVisit athletics site

NAIA

Division

4,553

Enrollment

3.1

Avg GPA

100%

Acceptance

25%

Graduation

71%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.1+ GPA bar.

Dalton State is a NAIA program in the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC), located in Dalton, GA. We map football at Dalton State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.1

Graduation

25%

Acceptance

100%

Student:Faculty

21:1

Retention

71%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$37,491

Coaching Staff22 coaches across football

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About Dalton State Athletics

Dalton State is a NAIA athletic program located in Dalton, GA, competing in the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC). With an enrollment of 4,553 students, Dalton State offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map football at Dalton State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Dalton State is 3.1. The school maintains a 25% graduation rate.

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