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Macon GA Chapter of the Links HBCU Scholarship Fund
Community Foundation of Central Georgia
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Dalton State College
Dalton, GA, United States
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
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At Dalton State College, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $1,524 a year after grants, against $8,746 for families earning over $110,000.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
Average annual cost after grants
$2,353
$17,563 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).
| Family income | Average annual cost |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $1,524 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $1,143 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $2,114 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $4,961 |
| Over $110,000 | $8,746 |
Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.
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Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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Enrollment 4,761 students, close to 4,553
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Brunswick, GA
Graduation rate 29%, close to 29%
Profile closeness72/100
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Tifton, GA
Enrollment 3,208 students, close to 4,553
Profile closeness70/100
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA
Graduation rate 35%, close to 29%
Profile closeness70/100
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Morrow, GA
Enrollment 4,348 students, close to 4,553
Profile closeness69/100
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Barnesville, GA
Graduation rate 22%, close to 29%
Profile closeness68/100
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Macon, GA
Graduation rate 26%, close to 29%
Profile closeness66/100
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Albany, GA
Graduation rate 30%, close to 29%
Profile closeness66/100
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