Dalton State College

Dalton State College Overview

Dalton State College is a public, state school in the small town setting of Dalton, Georgia. Dalton State College was founded in 1963 and the school currently enrolls around 4,794 students a year, which includes 4,794 undergraduate students. Dalton State College provides housing for up to 364 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Dalton State College for Fall 2023 is July 1.

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2022 Dalton State College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.1
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	47%
In-State Tuition	$3,204
Out-of-State	$11,836
Percent of Need Met	84%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$2,271

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Is Dalton State College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better view of what Dalton State College offers and if the college seems like a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Dalton State College

Retention refers to 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.

Around 72% of students who start at Dalton State College return the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Dalton State College Grads

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

Check with Dalton State College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

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.

As of 2022, the total market value of Dalton State College's endowment was $33.6 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. 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. First-year students that attend Dalton State College full-time are awarded $2,271 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $3,000 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Dalton State College.

Based on this information, is Dalton State College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Dalton State College a good school for you?

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Where is Dalton State College Located?

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

If you want to see Dalton State College for yourself, be sure to 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.

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