Dalton State among top 10% most affordable colleges in the nation; number one in Georgia
Dalton State College earns volunteerism award from Junior Achievement USA
Dalton State awards honorary doctorates to Shaws
Dalton State adds to teacher workforce with 61% increase in education graduates
Roadrunners collect second NAIA Men's Golf National Championship
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Dalton State among top 10% most affordable colleges in the nation; number one in Georgia
Dalton State College is number one in Georgia and ranked 52 nationally among public four-year institutions for net price, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Education’s Affordability and Transparency Center. The report lists the top 10% of public four-year institutions with the lowest net prices based on the 2021-22 academic year and lowest tuition and fees based on the 2022-23 academic year.
Dalton State adds to teacher workforce with 61% increase in education graduates
Dalton State College awarded degrees to 437 students at its spring 2024 commencement ceremonies on May 14. At a time when teachers are in high-demand, the college saw a 61% year-over-year increase in graduates with education degrees, including associate and bachelor’s degrees, and it graduated its largest-ever spring-term cohort with a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Secondary Certification in Education.
Roadrunners collect second NAIA Men’s Golf National Championship
The Dalton State Men’s Golf Team claimed the 2024 NAIA Men’s Golf National Championship at Dalton Golf and Country Club in Dalton on Friday. Following a two-hour weather delay, the Roadrunners won by one-stroke over #4 Texas Wesleyan.
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Dr. Kyle Abernathy
“Above all, I must be approachable, visible and human. When I am these things, my people can thrive, and trust is built. Where trust is built, students will learn!”
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Bachelor of Science
2008
Interim principal at Blue Ridge School in Dalton
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At our main campus located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, more than 4,500 students enjoy our thriving student life complete with a variety of athletic programs and activities. Our Mountain Campus is nestled in the historic district of Ellijay, GA and within walking distance of local cafes, a pizzeria and shops.