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School Motto
Building Futures … Building Lives … Building Hope!
Student Body
The student population of Mountain Gateway Community College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Mountain Gateway Community College diversity score of 0.34 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has grown by 153% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,324 is less than the state average of $3,581. The in-state tuition has declined by 29% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,994 is less than the state average of $8,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
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Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mountain Gateway Community College cost?
Mountain Gateway Community College's tuition is approximately $3,324 for In-State students and $7,994 for Out-State students.
What is Mountain Gateway Community College's ranking?
Mountain Gateway Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Least expensive tuition.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Mountain Gateway Community College is American National University (36.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 989 students
In-state tuition: $3,324
Out-state tuition: $7,994
Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Minority enrollment: 19%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,581 per year for in-state students and $8,577 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,536 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
