Dabney S Lancaster Community College Demographics: How Diverse Is It?

This School is Below Average When it Comes to Overall Diversity

To get the total diversity ranking, we look at the combination of ethnicity on campus, geographic origin of students, gender and age diversity.

Dabney S Lancaster Community College is below average when it comes to overall diversity, and is ranked #2,826 nationwide.

Unequal Representation of Racial Groups

Many learners value the opportunity to meet and learn from peers from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, unfortunately, that may be difficult at this school.

Below average when it comes to ethnic diversity, Dabney S Lancaster Community College is ranked #3,312 in the nation.

Dabney S Lancaster Community College's racial diversity is below the national average.

The faculty at Dabney S Lancaster Community College is not racially diverse.

Comparable to National Averages When it Comes to Balance of Male and Female Students

This may not be the best choice if you're seeking equality between the sexes (when it comes to their presence on campus).

At Dabney S Lancaster Community College, the disparity between men and women on campus is on par with the national average. The undergraduate student body at Dabney S Lancaster Community College is predominantly female.

This college is ranked at #2,152 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 370 males and 611 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at Dabney S Lancaster Community College is on par with the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Dabney S Lancaster Community College is excellent.

School Tends to Represent Students From Its Home State

Would you prefer a local college that primarily pulls students from within Virginia? This could be a good option for you.

We've derived the geographic diversity of each school by looking at where undergraduates lived before they attended college.

Over 90% of the students attending Dabney S Lancaster Community College come from within Virginia. This means Dabney S Lancaster Community College is below average in geographic diversity with a ranking of #2,545.

How Old is Everyone at This School?

Some students prefer a campus filled with others who are a similar age to them, while some prefer a wide age range of students. Which is best for you?

The "traditional" college student is thought to be between the ages of 18-21. However, this college appears to attract a majority of older students. At Dabney S Lancaster Community College, 41.6% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Dabney S Lancaster Community College #3,150 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?

  Broadly speaking, diversity is the word we use to describe a mixture of individuals and ideas, and the traditions, belief systems and cultures that come with them. Students who express that diversity in school is important to them are looking for institutions to provide a variety of curricular and non-curricular opportunities to learn from and learn with people of different ethnicities, races, ages, abilities, sexual identities, religions, and classes.

• How is Dabney S Lancaster Community College doing at supporting and attracting students from all financial backgrounds?

  Schools with excellent racial and ethnic diversity still may not be diverse when it comes to other factors, such as income levels. Get a better idea of how Dabney S Lancaster Community College supports low-income students by visiting the Financial Aid Page.

• Is Diversity Important to Dabney S Lancaster Community College?

  The college years provide a one of a kind opportunity for students to have exposure to other backgrounds and cultures. Students should look for a university administration that is not only promoting diversity institutionally, but also fostering a climate where students can exchange different ideas and perspectives in positive and meaningful ways.