Danville Area Community College

2000 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
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  • Danville Area Community College is committed to being a recognized leader in providing quality, innovative and adaptive programs and services which meet the life-long academic, cultural and work force needs of our diverse community.

School Highlights

Danville Area Community College serves 2,297 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 54%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,297 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,375
  • Out-state tuition: $6,375
  • Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 40%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Danville Area Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability

School Overview

The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 67% over five years.
Danville Area Community College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1946
Campus Size
75 acres
Total Faculty
73 staff
94 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Student Body

The student population of Danville Area Community College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Danville Area Community College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 31% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,297 students
3,095 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
890 students
1,013 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
1,407 students
2,082 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,297 students
2,720 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
890 students
1,082 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,407 students
2,308 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
28%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Black
21%
13%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% White
60%
46%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.69

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
45%
38%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$42,495
$42,901

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $6,375 is less than the state average of $8,019. The in-state tuition has declined by 26% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,375 is less than the state average of $10,874. The out-state tuition has declined by 26% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,375
$8,019

Showing 2008–2024. View full 18-year historical data

Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,375
$10,874
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
80%

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$7,351
$8,029

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,496
$4,618

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Source: 2025 (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Danville Area Community College cost?
Danville Area Community College's tuition is approximately $6,375 for In-State students and $6,375 for Out-State students.
What is Danville Area Community College's ranking?
Danville Area Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,297 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,375
  • Out-state tuition: $6,375
  • Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 40%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,019 per year for in-state students and $10,874 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,123 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 88%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Midwestern Career College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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