Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $3,283 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,189 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $11,292 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $4,694 | State avg: $16,729. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 49.77% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 14.97% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Dalton State College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$10,189
Room and board
$10,128
Books and supplies
$1,743
Other expenses
$2,200
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$11,292
Average net price
$4,694
Average aid coverage
58%
$6,598 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Dalton State College pays approximately $4,694 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Georgia average of $16,729 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Dalton State College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Georgia and national averages.
Dalton State College net price
$4,694
Georgia average
$16,729
National average
$17,506
Dalton State College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $10,189 and average net price at $4,694. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$10,189
Current net price
$4,694
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
29.59%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$40,251
Undergraduates
4,419
10-Year Median Earnings - Dalton State College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Dalton State College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Dalton State College?
Undergraduates
4,419
Completion rate
29.59%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
49.77%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
14.97%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 49.77% of Dalton State College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 14.97% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Dalton State College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
Dalton State College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Dalton State College is listed at 650 College Drive, Dalton, GA 30720-3797. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Dalton State College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton State College | Not available | $10,189 | $4,694 | $40,251 |
| Miami Ad School-Atlanta | Not available | $19,400 | $28,032 | $106,192 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | 16.46% | $32,876 | $13,289 | $102,772 |
| Chamberlain University-Georgia | 96.15% | $19,686 | $31,471 | $92,405 |
| Emory University | 11.10% | $60,774 | $23,911 | $80,137 |
Similar Schools in Dalton
This local cluster focuses on nearby Dalton schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Dalton.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Dalton State College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Dalton State College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Dalton State College tuition?
Dalton State College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $10,189.
What is Dalton State College's average net price?
Dalton State College's average net price in the local dataset is $4,694.
What is Dalton State College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $40,251 for Dalton State College.
Is Dalton State College accredited?
Dalton State College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Dalton State College?
The local dataset lists 4,419 undergraduate students at Dalton State College.
What percentage of Dalton State College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Dalton State College in the local dataset is 49.77%.
What is the federal loan rate at Dalton State College?
The federal loan rate for Dalton State College in the local dataset is 14.97%.
Where should I verify Dalton State College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Dalton State College or the latest official federal education data.