Dalton State College keeps costs well below what most institutions charge, making it one of the more accessible options in the Azimuth coverage set. Low-income families pay approximately $3,962 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $6,042, and higher-income families pay approximately $10,055.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $12,719 |
| Tuition and Fees | $10,656 |
| Room and Board | $10,419 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$7,707 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $5,012 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,962 |
| $30–48k | $3,788 |
| $48–75k | $6,042 |
| $75–110k | $8,114 |
| $110k+ | $10,055 |
Dalton State College keeps costs well below what most institutions charge, making it one of the more accessible options in the Azimuth coverage set. Low-income families pay approximately $3,962 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $6,042, and higher-income families pay approximately $10,055. Azimuth ranks Dalton State College #23 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The published cost of attendance is $12,719, and the gap between sticker price and what most families actually pay reflects the college's broad reliance on need-based aid and its public-tuition structure. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each group pay more and some less than the figures shown. Dalton State's aid reach extends meaningfully across income levels, with the steepest discounts concentrated among lower-income students. The college participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and Georgia's HOPE Scholarship provides an additional layer of grant support for qualifying in-state students, further reducing out-of-pocket costs for many families. For families weighing the — the gap between what a school appears to cost and what it actually charges — Dalton State tends to land on the more transparent end of that spectrum. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $12,937, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $8,848; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,160, median federal debt of $12,937 projects to a monthly payment of about $146 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Dalton State College earn median 4-year earnings of $52,160, placing Dalton State College in the 12.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,858 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 75.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Dalton State College #929 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods reports 91 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $45,604, ranked #133 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 85 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $60,331, ranked #224 nationally in its major. Biology, General reports 58 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $47,218, ranked #301 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 37 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $48,341, ranked #165 nationally in its major.
