by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Dalton State College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Dalton State College amounted to $3,336 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $10,656. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $720 in-state and $720 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,616 | $9,936 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Total | $3,336 | $10,656 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Dalton State College cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Dalton State College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In GA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Dalton State College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Dalton State College Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at Dalton State College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,563 | $9,469 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,563 | $9,469 |
| One Year Ago | $2,563 | $9,469 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,616 | $9,936 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at DSC has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition rose 4.9%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $11,181 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of -3.08%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $3,233. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 0.27%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $10,684.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $3,233 | $10,684 |
| In 2 Years | $3,133 | $10,712 |
| In 3 Years | $3,036 | $10,740 |
| In 4 Years | $2,942 | $10,768 |
| In 5 Years | $2,851 | $10,796 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $42,904, versus roughly $12,344 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Dalton State College, visit the Dalton State College Financial Aid page.
