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School Highlights
Danville Area Community College serves 2,032 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 2,032 students
In-state tuition: $6,375
Out-state tuition: $6,375
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 99%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Danville Area Community College has declined by 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Danville Area Community College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,032 students
2,558 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
732 students
872 students
# Part-Time Students
1,300 students
1,686 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
162 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
732 students
872 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,300 students
1,719 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
5%
% Asian
13%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
5%
25%
% White
1%
4%
% Hawaiian
72%
48%
% Two or more races
8%
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4203%
0.3913%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,900
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,375 is less than the state average of $7,875. The in-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,375 is less than the state average of $10,847. The out-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,375
$7,875
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,375
$10,847
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,351
$8,187
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,496
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Danville Area Community College is a public two-year college
located in Danville, Illinois. DACC was founded in 1946 and has
grown into an independent college serving about 5,000 students per
year in over 1,500 unique courses. Students at DACC are enrolled in
programs and courses including: college transfer, occupational
degrees and certificates, re-training, skill development,
customized training or areas of special interest. Danville Area
Community College is an accredited public two-year community
college providing higher education opportunities for youth and
adults in East Central Illinois. Established initially as an
extension center of the University of Illinois in 1946, DACC became
a public junior college named Danville Community College under
Danville Public Schools in 1949. In 1951, the name was changed to
Danville Junior College. In June of 1966, the College separated
from Danville School District No. 118 under provisions of the
Public Junior College Act and became an independent two-year area
college under the control of the Board of Trustees of Junior
College District No. 507. The name Danville Junior College was
changed to Danville Area Community College on July 1, 1979, to be
more reflective of the services rendered. The College district
encompasses high school districts in Vermilion, Edgar, Iroquois,
Ford, and Champaign counties with an estimated population 112,000.
Originally housed at Danville High School, the college was moved to
its current location in 1965. DACC is located on an attractive
75-acre campus on the south-east side of Danville, acquired from
the Veterans Administration in 1965. Several of the existing
buildings, constructed around the turn of the century, were
renovated; partial funding for this renovation was provided by
generous public support of the Danville Junior College Foundation
Drive in 1965. DACC offers both degree credit and career programs.
Whether you intend to earn a Bachelor's degree, an Associate degree
or just want some additional training before you enter the real
world, DACC can help. Nearly 35% of the district's high school
graduates attend DACC for their first two years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 2,032 students
In-state tuition: $6,375
Out-state tuition: $6,375
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 99%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,875 per year for in-state students and $10,847 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,511 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
