by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Dalton State College.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $5,750 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $3,696. Altogether, an on-campus student at Dalton State College spent approximately $16,139 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Dalton State College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $12,689 | $16,632 |
| — Housing | $5,750 | |
| — Meals | $3,696 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,200 | $2,430 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Total | $16,139 | $20,312 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.
Over four years you could pay about $75,720 in room, board and other essentials.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at Dalton State College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,205 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,619 |
| One Year Ago | $12,328 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $12,689 |
| One Year From Now * | $13,718 |
| Two Years From Now * | $14,831 |
| Three Years From Now * | $16,035 |
| Four Years From Now * | $17,336 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 8.1% a year over the last three years. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $17,168 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
By their final year, a student might pay about $20,786 in year four — and a two-year student about $18,281 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $75,720 for a four-year degree, versus about $35,449 for two years on campus.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 365 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |