Danville Community College
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 (23.8 miles away).
Top Placements
Danville Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 113 teachers has declined by 7% over five years.
| Danville Community College | (VA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 113 staff | 45 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,982 students | 1,577 students |
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| 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 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Danville Community College is Rockingham Community College (23.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,597 students | 23.80 MiHwy 65w County Home Rd
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336)342-4261 23.801,597 - 1,475 students | 25.40 Mi1715 College Dr
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336)599-1181 25.401,475 - 2,900 students | 28.40 Mi645 Patriot Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112
2766560311 28.402,900 - 4,437 students | 34.80 Mi1247 Jimmie Kerr Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336)578-2002 34.804,437 - 1,273 students | 43.50 Mi21 Campus Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828)837-6810 43.501,273
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