Dalton, Georgia · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Public · 4-year · Bachelor's
Dalton State College (DSC or Dalton State) 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).
Bachelor's Colleges
Ranked #8 in Bachelor's Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #190 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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650 College Drive, Dalton, Georgia, 30720-3797
Visit University SiteTotal: 4,902
Undergrad: 4,902
Undergrad full-time: 2,745
Part-time: 2,157
In-state
Tuition: $3,283
Total cost on campus: $17,354
Out-of-state
Tuition: $10,189
Total cost on campus: $24,260
Room & board: $10,128
Books & supplies: $1,743
Receive aid: 91%
Avg grant aid: $6,205
Pell grant recipients: 60%
Rent: $753 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.25
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.19 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $5.61
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.