National and Regional Rankings
Top 10% in the Nation for Student Experience
The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings
The Student Experience ranking is based on three categories – campus facilities, community and social life, and diversity on campus.
# 1 for Affordability in Georgia
U.S. Department of Education College Affordability and Transparency Center Lists 2024
Dalton State is number one in Georgia and ranked 52 nationally among public four-year institutions for net price. Net price includes in-state tuition and fees and other costs associated with being a student, such as books, supplies, room and board, and transportation after all financial aid is applied.
#11 Top Public College in the South
US. News and World Reports Best Colleges 2024
Dalton State ranked No. 11 in the Top Public Schools in the South category and 41 (tie) for Best Regional Colleges in the South.
#1 Best Value
James Magazine Top 2024
Dalton State ranked No. 1 Best Value in Georgia for affordability and quality academics.
Great College to Work For
Great Colleges to Work For® program 2024
Dalton State College is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The results, released today in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a survey of 216 colleges and universities. Dalton State is the only public college in Georgia on the 2024 list.