Dalton State College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Dalton State College is a public four-year university in Dalton, Georgia, serving roughly 4,553 students. Dalton State College awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $3,336 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,251 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,336
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,012 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,553 62.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 25.31%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 51.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 66.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,036
- Room & Board: $10,419 annual estimate
Dalton State College: what the data shows
Common questions about Dalton State College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Dalton State College?
Dalton State College is located in Dalton, GA (ZIP 30720-3797).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Dalton State College public or private?
Dalton State College is a Public institution.
How much does Dalton State College cost?
Published tuition: $3,336 in-state, $10,656 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,012.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,962 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,788 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,042 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,114 |
| $110,001+ | $10,055 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,344.
How big is Dalton State College?
Total enrollment: 4,553 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,036 students.
About 63% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Dalton State College?
150%-time completion rate: 25.31%.
First-year retention: 70.9%.
What do graduates of Dalton State College earn?
Median earnings: $37,491 six years after entry; $40,251 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,937.
49.86% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Dalton State College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (151 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (110 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (79 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (54 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (45 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (40 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (34 completions)
- Psychology, General (32 completions)
- Accounting (32 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (29 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Dalton State College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 25.31%; median earnings $40,251 at 10 years; net price $5,012. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,336
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Dalton State College was $3,336.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,012
2024 Value
In 2024 Dalton State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,012.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,048 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,012 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,344 4-Year In-State Tuition
$42,624 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,419 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,005 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$60,020 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Dalton State College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
49.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
13.85% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Dalton State College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Dalton State College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,910 | $11,768 | $5,607 |
| 2014 | $3,982 | $12,038 | $6,192 |
| 2015 | $4,052 | $12,302 | $5,709 |
| 2016 | $3,503 | $10,110 | $11,247 |
| 2017 | $4,212 | $12,634 | $5,574 |
| 2018 | $4,246 | $12,668 | $6,272 |
| 2019 | $3,683 | $10,589 | $6,543 |
| 2020 | $3,683 | $10,589 | $5,340 |
| 2021 | $3,683 | $10,589 | $5,240 |
| 2022 | $3,283 | $10,189 | $5,066 |
| 2023 | $3,283 | $10,189 | $4,694 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Dalton State College reported total enrollment of about 4,553 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (49.5%), Hispanic or Latino (38.7%), and Black or African American (4.4%). About 49.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
62.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Dalton State College in 2024 is 4,553 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,036 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 49.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
7.83% 100% Completion Time
25.31% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 7.83% of students graduating from Dalton State College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 17% male / 83% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 44% male / 56% female
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 11% male / 89% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Dalton State College.
Return on Investment
$12,937 Median Student Debt
$40,251 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.14% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1907.73% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Dalton State College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 33 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 151 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 110 completions
3. Elementary Education and Teaching: 79 completions
4. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 54 completions
5. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 45 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 40 completions
7. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 34 completions
8. Psychology, General: 32 completions
9. Accounting: 32 completions
Most popular programs at Dalton State College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Dalton State College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Dalton State College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 66.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,570
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,721
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Dalton State College is a public institution located in Dalton, GA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Elementary Education and Teaching. Enrollment is approximately 4,553 students. Student body composition includes White (49.5%), Hispanic or Latino (38.7%), Black or African American (4.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 25.31%. Approximately 49.86% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Dalton, GA 30720-3797
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 25.31% graduation rate at Dalton State College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dalton State College located?
Dalton State College is located in Dalton, GA.
How much does Dalton State College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,336 and average net price is $5,012 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,419 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Dalton State College?
Dalton State College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,036 students, White (49.5%), Hispanic or Latino (38.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Dalton State College?
About 51.2% of students at Dalton State College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Dalton State College earn?
Median earnings are $37,491 six years after entry and $40,251 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Dalton State College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 25.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Dalton State College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,937.
Is Dalton State College public or private?
Dalton State College is a public institution located in Dalton, GA.
Is Dalton State College an HBCU?
No. Dalton State College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Dalton State College a tribal college?
No. Dalton State College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Dalton State College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Dalton State College reports 38.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Dalton State College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Dalton State College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Georgia college costs
- Georgia colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Georgia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.