Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Dabney S Lancaster Community College is one of the twenty-four public 2-year colleges in Virginia. The campus is located in a rural area, in Clifton Forge.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,260 students attend the school. Every year 34% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Dabney S Lancaster Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,253, and fees were $360. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $9,551 and $990 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students1,260 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate65% |
Nursing Programs
The Dabney S Lancaster Community College Nursing program is approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Admission Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalency certificate
- Pre-requisite courses with a ‘C’ grade or higher
- Transcripts for all college level coursework if applicable or high school transcripts
- Nursing Program Application Form
- Nursing Entrance Exam
- Placement Test Scores
Students will be accepted into the program on a ranking system according to the prerequisite courses completed and GPA. Students who meet the requirements for admission are required to complete the health assessment including tuberculin test and immunization series. Students accepted to the program will need to submit to drug screening after nursing orientation.
Students will need to show proof of CPR certification for health care providers and criminal background check if required.
Applications for admission into the nursing program are accepted on the first Monday of January for enrollment in the fall semester. Applications will be accepted until the class quota is filled.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 8 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 98 miles radius of Dabney S Lancaster Community College
|
Virginia Western Community College
40 miles away |
|
Blue Ridge Community College
59 miles away |
|
New River Community College
67 miles away |
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New River Community and Technical College
70 miles away |
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Patrick Henry Community College
74 miles away |
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Mercer County Technical Education Center
75 miles away |
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Piedmont Virginia Community College
76 miles away |
|
Wytheville Community College
89 miles away |
|
Danville Community College
89 miles away |
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Rockingham Community College
98 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
|
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1990 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $142/credit | |
| In State Students | $142/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $318/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,390 | $6,390 | $14,310 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,940 | $9,940 | $22,260 |
| BSN | 125 | $17,750 | $17,750 | $39,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of Dabney S Lancaster Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 58% | $4,130 |
| Other Federal Grant | 15% | $274 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 41% | $1,375 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 35% | $1,629 |
| Federal Student Loans | 25% | $3,664 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $5,000 |
$5,906
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,621 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,322 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,780 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,063 |
| Over $110,000$10,557 |
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Student Population
1,260
Undergrads
0
Graduates
741
Women
519
Men
34%
Full-time
66%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
87% |
|
Black/African American |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- Nurses Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary Department of virginia
- Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial Merit Award
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship
- Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship
- Genevieve Saran Richmond Award
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Virginia state board of nursing.
