Best Return On Investment
Dalton State is ranked among the top 24 colleges in the nation for best return on investment by Business Insider magazine.
Quality Academics
We want to push our students precisely because we’re so confident they can not only handle the challenge, they can thrive in the challenge.
Engaging Experience
At Dalton State, students don’t just attend, they engage in their education, invited and guided by professors who are experts at reaching and motivating individual students to take an active role in their educational journey.
Choosing a State College in Georgia
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What Matters Most
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Outstanding Value
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Financial Aid
Our student-centered approach at Dalton State begins during the admissions process, as our counselors will work one-on-one with prospective students and their families to navigate the admissions and financial aid processes. Together, we’ll make sure you know what is required to ensure all your papers are signed, all your qualified funding is secured, and all your questions are answered.
Scholarships
All students are invited to apply for scholarships from the Dalton State Foundation. Last year, the Foundation awarded 154 scholarships totaling more than $250,000. Plus, 58% of our students receive some form of need-based financial support. With our already low tuition and fees, even a modest grant or scholarship can go a long way at Dalton State.
Tuition and Fees
While tuition prices and average student loan debt is skyrocketing at most four-year schools, Dalton State remains committed to offering an outstanding value – a great education at an affordable cost. We believe the most important investment is the one we make in you, not the other way around.
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How to Apply
Admission requirements are determined based on your student type. Select your student type from the dropdown menu below to proceed.
To begin the application process to become a Dalton State Roadrunner, click below.
The application process doesn't end after you've completed your application for admission. Most student have supplemental documents that are needed before an admission decision can be made. To keep a check on your admission status, click below. If you've just submitted your application, please allow 5 -7 business days for your file to populate.
After submitting all of your admission documents, our enrollment team will review your application and make an admission decision. If you are officially accepted to Dalton State, you'll want to know what steps to take next. Click below to learn your next steps as a Roadrunner.