Founded in 1963, Dalton State College is a non-profit public state multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Dalton (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Georgia. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Dalton State College (DSC) is a medium-sized coeducational US higher education institution. Dalton State College (DSC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DSC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.