Danville Community College

1008 S Main St, Danville, VA, 24541-4004 - View a map of this school Map

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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. ...

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  • Danville Community College
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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 1,444 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 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 7% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $754 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 5% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,438 $3,129

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.

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