Danville Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Students retention rate	54%
On-time graduation rate	44%

Located in Danville, Virginia, Danville Community College 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 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 Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Danville Community College is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Virginia is 14-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Danville Community College is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Danville Community College is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Virginia is 81%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Danville Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,725

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

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Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,728

Cost of attendance at Danville 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.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at Danville Community College received on average $4,441 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.

$4,441

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	165	64%	$4,157	$685,877
Other Federal Grant	171	67%	$4,529	$774,542
State Grant/Scholarships	104	40%	$1,140	$118,583
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	51	20%	$1,647	$83,975
Total Grant & Scholarships	220	86%	$4,441	$977,100

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Danville 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 Community College students is 44.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.3%.

44.1%

asian 60.0% 3 students
African American 26.6% 25 students
white 50.0% 106 students
hispanic 62.5% 10 students
Mixed Race 53.3% 8 students

Service Offerings

Danville 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 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
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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

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