Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Clifton Forge, Virginia |
| Online | dslcc.edu |
| School Type | Public 2 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in the Allegheny Highlands of Virginia, Dabney S. Lancaster Community College serves the rural communities of Clifton Forge and the surrounding Alleghany County region. The main campus, situated on 100 acres of mountainous terrain, features modern classroom buildings and technical training facilities. The college, established in 1967 and named after Virginia's former Superintendent of Public Instruction, primarily offers two-year associate degrees and career training programs. Key academic areas include forestry, nursing, culinary arts, and wind turbine technology, with the forestry program being particularly notable as one of the few accredited programs of its kind at a community college level. The campus includes several specialized training facilities, including a state-approved nursing lab and an outdoor forest management laboratory that utilizes the surrounding woodland environment.
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $120 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $8,300 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $19,378 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $120 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $8,300 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,676 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 43% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 17% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 13% |
| Engineering Technology | 8% |
| Business | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231873 IPEDS survey data for Dabney S Lancaster Community College.
Current students may use the Dabney S Lancaster Community College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025