Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Tel:
(540)863-2800
School Highlights
- Dabney S Lancaster Community College serves 1,257 students (33% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
- Dabney S Lancaster Community College is the only community colleges within Alleghany County, VA.
- The nearest community college to Dabney S Lancaster Community College is American National University (36.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Dabney S Lancaster Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Dabney S Lancaster Community College | (VA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 42 staff | 45 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,257 students | 1,577 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 410 students | 717 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 847 students | 860 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| % Black | 4% | 22% |
| % White | 91% | 57% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 3% |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.62 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2015) | 28% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,600 | $29,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Dabney S. Lancaster Community College is a dynamic, comprehensive community college known for teaching excellence, quality support services and responsiveness to business and industry training needs. In September 1964, students were admitted for the first time to the Clifton-Forge-Covington Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. In the first two years, this branch college offered programs available at the parent institution, as well as a certificate program in secretarial science. In 1965, a pre-college foundation program was added. This was expanded into the general community college program in 1966. Beginning with the summer quarter in 1967, all programs of this community college came under the control of the Virginia State Board for Community College. The College itself was renamed Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, honoring the prominent Virginia educator and long-time resident of the College's service area. DSLCC offers over 40 programs in academic, professional, and technical areas, as well as continuing education, workforce training, seminars, and more. Flexible scheduling, off-campus offerings, and distance learning options make higher education convenient and affordable. Dabney S. Lancaster Community College (DSLCC) is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate in Arts and Sciences (A.A.& S.) and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees.
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