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Dalton State College

Dalton State College

Dalton, GA · City · 4,553 students
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$5,012
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
28%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$40,251
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Nestled in the foothills of northwest Georgia, Dalton State College is highly regarded for offering exceptional academic value through top-tier programs, most notably its acclaimed School of Health Professions—especially nursing—and the AACSB-accredited Wright School of Business. The campus culture is welcoming and close-knit, featuring a vibrant student experience with active Greek life, diverse student organizations, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Distinctively, Dalton State stands out as Georgia’s first Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and leverages its unique location in a major manufacturing hub to provide students with unparalleled local internship and career networking opportunities.

Wikipedia:Dalton State College is a public college in Dalton, Georgia, United States. It is part of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1963 as a junior college, the college became a four-year institution in 1998. Dalton State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Location
Dalton, GA, 30720-3797 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
85 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$3,336$10,656
Housing & food (on campus)$10,419$10,419
Books & supplies$1,250$1,250
Cost of attendance$12,719$26,547
Average net price$5,012Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$10,656
In-state: $3,336
Housing & food (on campus)$10,419
Books & supplies$1,250
Cost of attendance$26,547
In-state: $12,719
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $5,012
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.daltonstate.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Dalton State College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$10,508
Books & supplies$1,330
Personal expenses$2,430
Transportation$1,380
Total published by the school$26,547
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$3,962
$30–48k
$3,788
$48–75k
$6,042
$75–110k
$8,114
$110k+
$10,055
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
28%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
8%
Back for yr 2
71%
Transferred
30%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
34% graduated · 33% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 31% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$37,491
10 yrs after entry$40,251
Debt
Median at graduation$12,937
Monthly payment$137
Middle 50% owe$3.3k–$17.6k
90th percentile$31,696
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 36%Women 64%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
21 : 1
Pell grant
50%
First-gen
51%
Family income
$31,184
Independent
20%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
37%
Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Hispanic
39%
Black
4%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's
  • Cross Country
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$37,491
After 10 yrs
$40,251
Business Administration, Management and Operations91
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods50
Biology, General42
Criminal Justice and Corrections33
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication24
Psychology, General24
Accounting and Related Services21
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing19
English Language and Literature, General18
Social Work18
Marketing16
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management14
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General12
Finance and Financial Management Services10
History10
Chemistry8
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$21M
Full-time faculty
66%
Faculty salary
$7,570/mo
Teaching spend
$4,721
per student
Federal loans
14%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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