by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Dabney S Lancaster Community College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on DSLCC costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Dabney S Lancaster Community College ran about $10,713 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $4,710 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $9,918 | $795 | $10,713 |
| In-State | $4,620 | $90 | $4,710 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Dabney S Lancaster Community College cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $10,713 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Dabney S Lancaster Community College is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. DSLCC only charges $4,710 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
The chart below shows how DSLCC compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Southeast | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Dabney S Lancaster Community College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of -0.11% for the past five years, Virginia residents could expect to pay $4,700 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If the in-state DSLCC tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $9,395, and four years would cost $18,770.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.19%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $10,753 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $21,527 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at DSLCC, and $43,134 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at DSLCC.
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