Dalton State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,683

Cost of attendance at Dalton State College in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,589

Cost of attendance at Dalton State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Dalton State College was $5,760. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Dalton State

Dalton State net price calculator

$5,760

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Georgia and nationwide.

Georgia's average	$12,251
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Dalton State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$5,760	$16	$4,014	$4,399	$6,690	$9,317	$9,349
2021	$5,776	$921 (14%)	$4,112	$4,563	$6,791	$8,739	$9,955
2020	$6,697	$213 (3%)	$5,150	$5,799	$8,052	$10,632	$10,498
2019	$6,484	$716 (12%)	$5,054	$5,742	$7,668	$9,534	$10,522
2018	$5,768	$419 (7%)	$4,302	$4,516	$7,228	$8,899	$9,538
2017	$6,187	$230 (4%)	$11,381	$11,449	$11,250	$11,294	$10,645
2016	$5,957	$299 (5%)	$4,560	$5,146	$7,495	$9,360	$10,058
2015	$6,256	$342 (6%)	$5,020	$5,781	$7,392	$9,388	$10,201
2014	$5,914	--	$4,611	$5,301	$6,396	$9,212	$9,758

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Dalton State College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$17,722	No change	$3,683	$12,689	$1,350
2021	$17,722	No change	$3,683	$12,689	$1,350
2020	$17,722	$563 (3%)	$3,683	$12,689	$1,350
2019	$18,285	$1,617 (10%)	$4,246	$12,689	$1,350
2018	$16,668	$709 (4%)	$4,212	$11,106	$1,350
2017	$15,959	$559 (3%)	$3,503	$11,106	$1,350
2016	$16,518	$578 (4%)	$4,052	$11,106	$1,360
2015	$15,940	$82	$3,982	$10,598	$1,360
2014	$15,858	$718 (5%)	$3,910	$10,598	$1,350
2013	$15,140	--	$3,732	$10,308	$1,100

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Dalton State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 363 dormitories available to its students at $5,500 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Dalton State is $611 per month.
Does Dalton State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Dalton State for one academic year is $3,200, which works out to $356 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Dalton State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,350.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Dalton State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,485

If living off-campus, with family: $4,283

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,283
How much is Dalton State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Dalton State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Dalton State College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$107	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$395	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Dalton State College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Dalton State College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,200	$5,500	N/A	19	363
2021	$3,170	$5,418	N/A	19	363
2020	$3,130	$5,300	N/A	19	365
2019	$3,450	$5,200	N/A	17	363
2018	$3,156	$4,972	N/A	21	363
2017	$3,156	$4,972	N/A	19	365
2016	N/A	$4,500	N/A	0	320

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Dalton State College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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