Dalton State College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 4,553 students.
About This School
Dalton State College is a public institution located in Dalton, Georgia with approximately 4,553 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,012 per year. The graduation rate is 25%, and the typical graduate earns $34,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Dalton State College is a public college in Dalton, Georgia, United States. It is part of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1963 as a junior college, the college became a four-year institution in 1998. Dalton State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $4,694/year net price and only $7,361 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find anywhere. However, the 30% graduation rate and 60% freshman retention rate are real red flags — most students who start here don't finish — and median earnings of $34,700 a decade out suggest limited career upside for those who do. Worth considering if cost is the top priority and you have a clear plan to stay on track, but be honest with yourself about whether you'll have the support and motivation to be in that graduating minority.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,553 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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