Danville Community College
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Danville Community College is committed to providing quality comprehensive higher education and workforce programs and services to promote student success and to enhance business and community development. ...
School Overview:
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| County | Danville City County, VA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,368 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,516 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 3,884 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 61% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 46% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,911 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 19% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $963 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 7% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $754 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 5% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,438 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- Danville Community College offers a comprehensive number of high quality programs for virtually every student who has the ability to benefit. You may select either programs of study for transfer to a four-year college or university or a full range of occupational-technical degree, diploma, or certificate programs that lead directly to employment upon graduation from DCC. In addition, many students pursue specialized training through the College's premiere workforce services programs.
- Danville Community College, founded in 1966, is one of 23 public community colleges in the Virginia Community College System, and is governed by the State Board for Community Colleges. The College serves the City of Danville and the Counties of Pittsylvania and Halifax (total population 147,511). DCC is a two-year comprehensive community college offering certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in more than 40 programs of study. The 86-acre campus is located approximately two miles from downtown Danville on South Main Street.
- Danville Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Volunteers provide free tax help (Eden Daily News)
posted on March 19, 2010 at 10:11:06 am
The Building Economic Success Together Initiative, a partnership of local nonprofits, set up six Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites in Danville, Pittsylvania County and Caswell County this tax season through funding from the Danville Regional Foundation. Households making $49,000 or less qualify for the free tax help, said Felecia Cooke, BEST Initiative program director. The sites will ... - Lincoln College men reach NJCAA DII semifinals (The Pantagraph)
posted on March 19, 2010 at 04:13:20 am
DANVILLE -- Lincoln High School graduate Louie Schonauer scoreda game-high 20 points to lead Lincoln College to an 81-63 victoryover Kishwaukee College in a quarterfinal game of the NJCAA DIIMen’s Basketball Tournament at Danville Community College onThursday. - Stratford Health Care Center names coordinator (Danville Register & Bee)
posted on March 18, 2010 at 08:30:15 pm
Angela Harris has accepted the position of marketing/admission coordinator at Stratford Health Care Center, according to news release. - Hampden-Sydney snaps Averett baseball team’s nine-game winning streak (Danville Register & Bee)
posted on March 18, 2010 at 08:05:55 pm
A number of players with local ties take the field and have big days for Hampden-Sydney. - Stratford Health Care Center names coordinator (Eden Daily News)
posted on March 16, 2010 at 04:58:01 pm
Angela Harris has accepted the position of marketing/admission coordinator at Stratford Health Care Center, according to news release.
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