by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a DSLCC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how DSLCC measures up.
DSLCC is ranked #592 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within Virginia, it ranks #17 of 81 for value.
Read the full DSLCC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Mountain Gateway Community College is ranked #17 out of #81 for Virginia value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the DSLCC financial aid page to be sure.
Mountain Gateway Community College is ranked #592 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Mountain Gateway Community College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at DSLCC costs about $6,570. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $26,281 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $12,293 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $4,861 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $6,570 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $26,281 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about DSLCC net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a DSLCC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $49,172 | — | — |
| All Students | $26,281 | #592 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $19,444 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $49,172 | — | — |
| All Students | $26,281 | #17 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $19,444 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at DSLCC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,101 |
| $30K–$48K | $4,978 |
| $48K–$75K | $7,422 |
| $75K–$110K | $12,865 |
| Over $110K | $10,972 |
About 77% of DSLCC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,281 per year. Get more details on the DSLCC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average DSLCC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.