Dalton State College
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Dalton, Georgia 30720-3797
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Roadrunners
History & Fun Facts
- •History The college was founded as Dalton Junior College in July 1963 and opened in September 1967.
- •It offered programs designed to provide the first two years of college work for students preparing to transfer to four-year degree-granting institutions.
- •The addition of a technical division in 1976 also enabled the school to serve students wishing to develop work skills at the certificate or associate degree level.
- •In 1987, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia removed the word "Junior" from the college's name and it became Dalton College.
- •In 1998, the University System of Georgia upgraded Dalton College to four-year status under a new name, Dalton State College, and authorized it to offer bachelor's degrees.
Source: Wikipedia
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
85.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-2.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$7,361
Programs (42)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
60%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
35
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
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