Danville Community College

1008 S Main St
Danville, VA 24541-4004

Tel: (434) 797-2222

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 Highlights

Danville Community College serves 3,982 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.
Danville Community College is the only community colleges within Danville City County, VA.
The nearest community college to Danville Community College is Rockingham Community College (23.6 miles away).

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Danville Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:

The teacher population of 113 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student population of Danville Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Danville Community College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	3,982 students	1,577 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	35:1	36:1

# Full-Time Students	1,407 students	717 students

# Part-Time Students	2,575 students	860 students


% Asian	1%	6%

% Hispanic	2%	8%

% Black	34%	22%

% White	61%	57%

% Two or more races	1%	2%


Diversity Score	0.51	0.62
College Completion Rate (Year 2015)	25%	30%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$29,600	$29,400

The public in-state tuition of $4,155 is less than the state average of $4,550. The in-state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,993 is more than the state average of $9,760. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,155	$4,550

Out-State Tuition Fees	$9,993	$9,760

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	92%	78%

Median Debt for Graduates	$5,100	$10,502

Median Debt for Dropouts	$3,500	$5,500

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Danville Community College is Rockingham Community College (23.6 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,550 per year for in-state students and $9,760 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,297 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Northern Virginia Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.