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Health sciencesUrbanSports culture
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Dalton State College is a public institution in Dalton with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 4.4K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
30% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,251 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $4,694.
Established
1963
Type
Public college
Conference
National Association of
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
4,419Students
20:1Student:Faculty
30%Grad Rate
$40,251Earnings 10yr
$4,694Net Price
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$3,283
Tuition (out-of-state)$10,189
Room & Board$10,128
Books & Supplies$1,743
Total Cost of Attendance$11,292
Average Net Price$4,694
Median Debt at Graduation$12,937
Monthly Payment (10yr)$137
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$3,109
$30–48K$3,616
$48–75K$6,260
$75–110K$8,079
$110K+$9,924
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$4,694
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
8500.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$7,361
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
35
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (42)
Student Body
Undergrads
4,419
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
51%
Pell Grant Recipients
50%
Race & Ethnicity
White 51%
Black 4%
Hispanic 37%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate29.6%
Freshman Retention59.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$37,491
8 Years$38,970
10 Years$40,251
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$31,300
Men
$41,400
Rankings
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
99Average
Estimated from GA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Atlantapop. 500K
79 mi(137 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
139 mi(241 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
237 mi(411 min)