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 2,644 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 2,644 students
In-state tuition: $6,375
Out-state tuition: $6,375
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 29%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Danville Area Community College has declined by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 34:1 over five years.
The Danville Area Community College diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,644 students
3,107 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
886 students
1,099 students
# Part-Time Students
1,758 students
2,008 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
136 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
27%
% Black
15%
13%
% White
71%
48%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.68
College Completion Rate
40%
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,900
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,375 is less than the state average of $8,158. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,375 is less than the state average of $10,899. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,375
$8,158
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,375
$10,899
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$7,963
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$4,549
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
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: 2020 (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.
No matter where you choose to go to college you'll have to take some kind of standardized test. The GRE is often required for graduate programs, but it may also benefit your community college application.
Education becomes more expensive with each passing year so it is important to make smart use of your student loans and to minimize your debt while you are in school whenever possible.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 2,644 students
In-state tuition: $6,375
Out-state tuition: $6,375
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 29%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,158 per year for in-state students and $10,899 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,031 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
