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Morrow, GA · Dalton, GA
| Clayton State University | Dalton State College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $8,365/yr | $5,012/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $7,405/yr | $3,962/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,706 | $12,937 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $7,032/yr | $3,788/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $9,755/yr | $6,042/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $12,095/yr | $8,114/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $14,161/yr | $10,055/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $273/mo | $137/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,226/yr | $10,419/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,186/yr | $12,255/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,250/yr | $1,250/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,934/yr | $2,270/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $17,415/yr | $12,719/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $5,180/yr | $3,336/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $16,532/yr | $10,656/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 52% | 50% |
| Students taking federal loans | 38% | 14% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 68% | No data reported |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 860–1078 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 958 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 15–19 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 13–18 · Math 15–17 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 1,782 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 1,258 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 504 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 40% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 46% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 18% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Not considered | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | No data reported |
| Class rank | Not considered | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Required | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | No data reported |
| Work experience | Not considered | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Required | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 40% | 25% |
| Freshmen who come back | 71% | 71% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $49,179/yr | $40,251/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $27,996–$74,456 | $24,619–$56,194 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 46% | 33% |
| White students graduating | 26% | 26% |
| Black students graduating | 38% | 14% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 42% | 28% |
| Asian students graduating | 59% | 30% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $41,633/yr | $37,491/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 68% | 60% |
| Graduate on time | 18% | 7.8% |
| Pell students who graduate | 40% | 25% |
| First-gen students who finish | 41% | 29% |
| Low-income students who finish | 41% | 26% |
| Students who transfer out | 29% | 31% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $45,852/yr | $38,970/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 22% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Psychology 12% | Health Professions 31% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 15% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 22% of degrees | Health Professions — 31% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 12% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 11% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $117,223/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $78,830/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 13% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,348 | 4,553 |
| Students per professor | 20 : 1 | 21 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 612 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $8,662/mo | $7,570/mo |
| Full-time professors | 69% | 66% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $24,211 | $31,184 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Morrow, GA | Dalton, GA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1969 | 1963 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Men | 30% | 36% |
| Women | 70% | 64% |
| White students | 8.5% | 50% |
| Black students | 66% | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 12% | 39% |
| Asian students | 5% | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 2.1% |
| Other / not reported | 3.9% | 2.3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 38% | 51% |
| Part-time students | 38% | 37% |
| Students age 25+ | 31% | 17% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,880/yr | $4,721/yr |
| Endowment | $20.9M | $20.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,246 | 365 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,142/yr | $5,700/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,386/yr | $3,536/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | No | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 10 | 7 |
| Student athletes | 174 | 89 |
| Athletic scholarships | $945,137 | $262,821 |
| Athletics budget | $2.5M | $1.5M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.5M | $1.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $2,326 | $532 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.