Dalton State College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,563

2023 Average Net Price

$5,083

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,902

56% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

30.8%

119 Graduates

About

Dalton State College is a higher education institution located in Whitfield County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Dalton State College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (102 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (81 degrees), and Radiographer (17 degrees).

In 2023, 714 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dalton State College. 67.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (432 degrees), 2.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (199 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dalton State College is $2,563, which is $−9,628 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Dalton State College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 608 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Dalton State College is $2,563, which is $9,629 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,083.

In 2023, 73% of undergraduate students attending Dalton State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,563

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Dalton State College was $2,563. The cost of tuition at Dalton State College is $−9,629 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Dalton State College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,083

2023 Value

8.12%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Dalton State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,083. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Dalton State College grew by 8.12%.

This chart compares the average net price of Dalton State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,351

Room and Board

$1,743

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Dalton State College was of $8,351 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.48% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,743. The cost of books and supplies increased by 29.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Dalton State College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

15%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Dalton State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 26.3% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Dalton State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Dalton State College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 608 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Dalton State College had a total enrollment of 4,902 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Dalton State College is 2,745 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,157. This means that 56% of students enrolled at Dalton State College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dalton State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.4% White, 36.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.02% Black or African American, 1.98% Two or More Races, 1.69% Asian, 0.286% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Dalton State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21.7%) and White Male (21%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dalton State College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,902 students. The full-time enrollment at Dalton State College is 2,745 and the part-time enrollment is 2,157. This means that 56% of students enrolled at Dalton State College are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Dalton State College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Dalton State College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (62%), Dalton State College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Dalton State College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,568 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,792 enrolled students
Black or African American
197 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dalton State College is 52.4% White, 36.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.02% Black or African American, 1.98% Two or More Races, 1.69% Asian, 0.286% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 90 students (1.84%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 254 more women than men received degrees from Dalton State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dalton State College is white (432 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (199 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Dalton State College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (102 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (81 degrees) and Radiographer (17 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dalton State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (18 degrees awarded), History (10 degrees), and Protective Services (39 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dalton State College are Physicians (417,261 people), Other managers (367,582 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (273,277 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (265,295 people), and Postsecondary teachers (237,788 people).

The most specialized majors at Dalton State College in 2023 are English (18 degrees awarded), History (10 degrees), Protective Services (39 degrees), Biology (42 degrees), and Communications (24 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dalton State College are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Dalton State College are English (18 degrees awarded), History (10 degrees), Protective Services (39 degrees), Biology (42 degrees), and Communications (24 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dalton State College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,122,752 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (651,217 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (602,176 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (423,818 people), and Offices of physicians (230,163 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Dalton State College.

Most Common (2023)

Elementary Education & Teaching
50 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
47 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Dalton State College was Elementary Education & Teaching with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Dalton State College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

230

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

484

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 230 degrees were awarded to men at Dalton State College, which is 0.475 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (484).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Dalton State College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Dalton State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.7 times less than the 60 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 87 degrees were awarded to men at Dalton State College in Registered Nursing, which is 6.69 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 10% of students graduating from Dalton State College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Dalton State College is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.68% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
432 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
199 degrees awarded
Asian
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dalton State College is white (432 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (199 degrees).

1.82% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
291 degrees awarded
White Male
141 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
136 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dalton State College is white female (291 degrees awarded). There were 2.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (141 degrees).

Operations

Dalton State College has an endowment valued at nearly $20.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 20.1k (0.0993%) compared to the 2.77% average return (416k on 15M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Dalton State College had a total salary expenditure of 53.4M. Dalton State College employs 53 Professors, 38 Assistant professors and 37 Associate professors. Most academics at Dalton State College are Male Professor (27), Female Professor (26), and Female Associate professor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dalton State College are: Management, with 48 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees.

Endowment

$20.3M

2023 Endowment

1.47%

growth from 2022

Dalton State College has an endowment valued at about $20.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Dalton State College grew 1.47% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.23M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Dalton State College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.23M - Federal
$354k - State
$1.11M - Local

As of 2023, Dalton State College received $2.23M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $354k from state grants and contracts, and $1.11M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$19.8M

2023 Salaries

0.596%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Dalton State College paid a median of $19.8M in salaries, which represents 37% of their overall expenditure ($53.4M) and a 0.596% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.852% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.4M

Instructional Salaries

138

Number of Employees

In 2023, Dalton State College paid a total of $10.4M to 138 employees working as instructors, which represents 52.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

53 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

48 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Dalton State College were Professor with 53 employees, Assistant professor with 38 employees, and Associate professor with 37 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dalton State College were Management with 48 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Dalton State College was Male Professor with 27 employees, Female Professor with 26 employees, and Female Associate professor with 23 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Dalton State College.

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