Dalton State College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,563

2021 Average Net Price

$5,760

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.26%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,525

59.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

29.7%

123 Graduates

About

Dalton State College is a higher education institution located in Whitfield County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Dalton State College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (140 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (64 degrees), and Radiographer (17 degrees).

In 2021, 780 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dalton State College. 65.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (486 degrees), 2.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (214 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dalton State College is $2,563, which is $−9,221 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Dalton State College is $2,563, which is $−9,221 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,760.

In 2021, 72% of undergraduate students attending Dalton State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,563

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Dalton State College was $2,563. The cost of tuition at Dalton State College is $−9,221 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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

Average Net Price

$5,760

2021 Value

0.277%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Dalton State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,760. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Dalton State College grew by 0.277%.

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

$8,497

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Dalton State College was of $8,497 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.938% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Dalton State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 9.09% with respect to 2020, when 66% 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.

2.26%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Dalton State College was 2.26%, which represents 14 out of the 620 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 4,525 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Dalton State College is 2,705 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,820. This means that 59.8% of students enrolled at Dalton State College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dalton State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.7% White, 34% Hispanic or Latino, 3.31% Black or African American, 2.06% Asian, 1.35% Two or More Races, 0.508% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0663% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Dalton State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.1%), followed by White Male (22.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dalton State College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,525 students. The full-time enrollment at Dalton State College is 2,705 and the part-time enrollment is 1,820. This means that 59.8% of students enrolled at Dalton State College are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% 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

66%

2021 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 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Dalton State College had a retention rate higher 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 (2021)

White
2,519 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,538 enrolled students
Black or African American
150 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dalton State College is 55.7% White, 34% Hispanic or Latino, 3.31% Black or African American, 2.06% Asian, 1.35% Two or More Races, 0.508% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0663% 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 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% 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, 82 students (1.81%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 246 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 (486 degrees awarded). There were 2.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (214 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Dalton State College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (140 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (64 degrees) and Radiographer (17 degrees).

In 2021, 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 History (14 degrees awarded), English (17 degrees), and Biology (54 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 (405,206 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (288,231 people), Other managers (242,806 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (226,837 people), and Postsecondary teachers (214,746 people).

The most specialized majors at Dalton State College in 2021 are History (14 degrees awarded), English (17 degrees), Biology (54 degrees), Protective Services (42 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (140 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Dalton State College are History (14 degrees awarded), English (17 degrees), Biology (54 degrees), Protective Services (42 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (140 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (631,440 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (531,257 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (490,372 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (391,282 people), and Offices of physicians (205,019 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 (2021)

Elementary Education & Teaching
58 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
54 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
47 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Dalton State College was Elementary Education & Teaching with 58 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

267

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

513

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 267 degrees were awarded to men at Dalton State College, which is 0.52 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (513).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Dalton State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.728 times less than the 81 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Dalton State College in Registered Nursing, which is 5.53 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 7% of students graduating from Dalton State College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Dalton State College is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.813% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
486 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
214 degrees awarded
Black or African American
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dalton State College is white (486 degrees awarded). There were 2.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (214 degrees).

1.03% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
330 degrees awarded
White Male
156 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
133 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dalton State College is white female (330 degrees awarded). There were 2.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (156 degrees).

Operations

Dalton State College has an endowment valued at nearly $18.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 430 (0.00238%) compared to the 1.05% average return (152k on 14.5M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Dalton State College had a total salary expenditure of 52M. Dalton State College employs 61 Associate professors, 51 Assistant professors and 32 Professors. Most academics at Dalton State College are Female Associate professor (38), Female Assistant professor (28), and Male Associate professor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dalton State College are: Management, with 47 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 26 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees.

Endowment

$18.1M

2021 Endowment

9.08%

growth from 2020

Dalton State College has an endowment valued at about $18.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Dalton State College grew 9.08% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.59M 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

$416k - Federal
$115k - State
$1.3M - Local

As of 2021, Dalton State College received $416k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $115k from state grants and contracts, and $1.3M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$20.1M

2021 Salaries

5.2%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Dalton State College paid a median of $20.1M in salaries, which represents 38.6% of their overall expenditure ($52M) and a 5.2% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.38M

Instructional Salaries

156

Number of Employees

In 2021, Dalton State College paid a total of $9.38M to 156 employees working as instructors, which represents 46.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

61 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

47 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Dalton State College were Associate professor with 61 employees, Assistant professor with 51 employees, and Professor with 32 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dalton State College were Management with 47 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Dalton State College was Female Associate professor with 38 employees, Female Assistant professor with 28 employees, and Male Associate professor with 23 employees.

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