Dalton State College

Dalton State College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Dalton, Georgia. Dalton State College was founded in 1963 and now enrolls around 5,188 students a year, including 5,188 undergrads. Dalton State College provides on-campus housing for up to 364 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

Planning to play sports? Dalton State College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Dalton State College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Dalton State College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! July 1, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall.

Is Dalton State College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Dalton State College offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Dalton State College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 72% of students who start at Dalton State College come back for their second year of college. Around 38% of students who started at Dalton State College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Dalton State College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Dalton State College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Dalton State College's endowment was valued at $33.6 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Dalton State College spends about $7,595 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Dalton State College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Dalton State College meets 84% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $2,271 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $3,000 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Dalton State College. Based on this information, how does Dalton State College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Dalton State College a good school for you?

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Where is Dalton State College?

Dalton State College is located in the small town setting of Dalton, Georgia.

If you want to see Dalton State College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Dalton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lovell Field.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Dalton State College and Dalton are like without leaving home.

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