Dalton State College
Dalton State College is one of the twenty-nine public 4-year colleges in Georgia. The campus is located in an urban area, in Dalton.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,164 students attend the school. Every year 20% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.DSC's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,126, and fees were $1,086. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $11,548 and $1,086 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students5,164 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate68% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 13 | 48 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6 | 42 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 22 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 79 miles radius of Dalton State College
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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
25 miles away |
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Georgia Highlands College
43 miles away |
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Chattahoochee Technical College - North Metro Campus
51 miles away |
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Kennesaw State University
56 miles away |
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University of North Georgia
60 miles away |
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Chattahoochee Technical College - Paulding Campus
60 miles away |
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Tennessee Technology Center at Winchester
68 miles away |
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Jacksonville State University
79 miles away |
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Georgia State University
79 miles away |
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Georgia Gwinnett College
79 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1970 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 01/01/2014 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $104/credit | |
| In State Students | $104/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $385/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $4,680 | $4,680 | $17,325 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,280 | $7,280 | $26,950 |
| BSN | 125 | $13,000 | $13,000 | $48,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 90% of Dalton State College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 58% | $4,675 |
| Other Federal Grant | 2% | $910 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 59% | $2,493 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 4% | $4,517 |
| Federal Student Loans | 18% | $4,275 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $5,122 |
$5,768
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,302 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,516 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,228 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,899 |
| Over $110,000$9,538 |
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Student Population
5,164
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,069
Women
2,095
Men
63%
Full-time
37%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
64% |
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Hispanic |
25% |
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Black/African American |
4% |
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Non-resident alien |
2% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Two or more races |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Georgia state board of nursing.
