Overview
Dalton State College is a public, 4-year institution located in the state of Georgia. Along with its traditional on-campus programs, the college also offers a unique online learning experience, giving students the opportunity to take single classes, complete the first two years of their degree, or earn full degrees entirely online. Students attending class on campus at DSC have access to The Derrell C. Roberts Library, which features resource collections catering to a number of specialized interests. High school students currently in their 10th, 11th, or 12th year can take advantage of the school’s Dual Enrollment, which allows them to simultaneously earn high school and college credit.
Average Net Price:
$6,543
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $3,283 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $10,189 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,128 |
| Books and Supplies | $1743 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
84%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
50%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,967
50%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,088
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,430
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
64%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2778
99%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,088
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$14,758,853
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
11%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,499
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$131
Students receiving federal loans
10%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,744
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,371
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
93%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
2
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 1 |
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
3.1
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
4,527
Total Number of Undergrads
4,527
0
100
10%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
35%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
31
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
13
Countries Represented
53
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
51%
Student Organizations
43
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
4%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
4%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Roadrunner
School Colors
blue and silver
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Club
1
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$34,700
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,500
Loan Default Rate
15%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$131
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingDalton State College is a financially affordable college with great majors to choose from. This college is growing into a two-year school to a four-year school with more and more degrees to choose from. I would give Dalton State an 8 out of 10.
Halie from Tunnel Hill, GA
Dalton State College is affordable. You will be mentally challenged. The professors are brilliant.
Veronica from Fayetteville, GA
A place away from my hometown.
A well kept campus with great community support.
Where you could meet people from other places than your hometown.
A well kept campus with great community support.
Where you could meet people from other places than your hometown.
Anomynous
Dalton State is a nice hometown college. If you don't want to go far from home I would definitely recommend it. The teaching staff is phenomenal.
Meaghan from Cohutta, GA
The teachers are great and actually do one on one unlike other colleges I heard. My teachers always make jokes and know how to teach difficult things. Overall the staff and students are amazing.
Michelle from Dalton, GA
At first all the paperwork was very confusing when dealing with the office. However, after that the classes were amazing and the teachers were awesome. I recommend this college to anyone who is looking for a small town feel with small, personable class sizes
Andrew from Epworth, GA
DSC is a small yet growing college. It's a fun file activity college with great staff and teachers. If I had to give Dalton a rate from 0-10, I would give them an 8.
Melanie from Calhoun, GA
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