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Danville Area Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 58%
On-time graduation rate 42%

Located in Danville, Illinois, DACC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Danville Area Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Danville Area Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at DACC is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at DACC is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Illinois is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at DACC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,650

Cost of attendance at Danville Area Community College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,650

Cost of attendance at Danville Area Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at Danville Area Community College received on average $5,195 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,195
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 75 36% $4,781 $358,551
Other Federal Grant 141 67% $3,268 $460,723
State Grant/Scholarships 43 20% $1,188 $51,080
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 47 22% $6,244 $293,485
Total Grant & Scholarships 155 73% $5,195 $805,288

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Danville Area Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Danville Area Community College students is 42.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.4%.

42.0%

  • African American 26.7% 8 students
  • white 45.1% 92 students
  • unknown 30.8% 4 students
  • hispanic 47.8% 11 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Danville Area Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Danville Area Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training