Overview
Dalton State College is one of the country’s most affordable four-year institutions and prepares students with the skills and knowledge to work in a global economy. With a commitment to academic excellence, Dalton State’s programs provide students with resume-building experiences through internships with local industry leaders and organizations, service-learning projects, on-campus jobs and research opportunities that fuel success.
Highlights (Fall 2024)
- 24 bachelor’s degrees, 11 associate degrees and 2 certificates
- Recent degree programs implemented include:
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Information Technology
- Environmental Sustainability
- Engineering Technology
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Organizational Leadership
- #1 in Georgia and #52 nationally for lowest net price (the cost of attendance minus grant/scholarship aid) – College Affordability and Transparency List, U.S. Department of Education, 2024
- Top 10% for Student Experience and 2nd Most Recommended College in the Nation – The Wall Street Journal, America’s Best Colleges 2025
- #1 Public College in Georgia and Tennessee (tie) – U.S. News and World Report, Regional Colleges in the South 2025
- 1,800+ hands-on learning opportunities outside the classroom annually
- Leadership opportunities through Greek Life, student government, volunteerism and student organizations
- Georgia’s first Hispanic Serving Institution, a federal designation given to schools with at least 25% of students identifying as Hispanic
- 50% first-generation students
- Students from 35 nations and 26 states
- Average class size of 21 students
