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Danville Area Community College

Danville Area Community College

Danville Area Community College, also referred to as DACC, is located in Danville, Illinois, United States, It was founded in the year 1946 and covers an area of more than 70 acres. The college offers degrees and certificates in diverse fields of study including accounting, computer programming, education, health information technology, and sociology. Online courses are also offered to outstation students. The college's academic divisions are:

  • Business
  • Developmental Education
  • Liberal Arts
  • Math and Sciences
  • Technology and Information Systems

Danville Area Community College's athletic teams are nicknamed the Jaguars. The men's teams particiate in basketball, baseball, golf, soccer, and cross country. The women's teams participate in cross country, basketball, softball, and volleyball.

Overview of Danville Area Community College

Students attend Danville Area Community College in Danville, IL, a small city. The school is a public institution. Danville Area Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering and liberal arts.

Danville Area Community College Selectivity

Applicants to Danville Area Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

There are 2,832 students at Danville Area Community College (as of 2007).

Student Life

The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Danville Area Community College

Danville Area Community College
2000 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832-5118
General Phone: (217) 443-3222
http://www.dacc.edu

Danville Area Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts132liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine51registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Business And Management27accounting technology, sales, accounting, electronic commerce
Computer Science And Engineering24computer networking, computer applications programming
Office And Administration22office data entry, administrative assistant, executive secretary, office management
Mechanics And Repair13HVAC, industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics
Medical Administration12medical secretary, medical records tech
Medical Support And Technology8radiographer
Family And Social Work8child care provider, human development and family studies
Security And Law Enforcement6criminal justice and police, fire-fighting
Beauty And Cosmetology3cosmetology
Production Trades2welding
Landscaping And Horticulture2floristry
Engineering2engineering
Education And Teaching2teacher aide
Agricultural Science And Management1agricultural management
Engineering Technician1manufacturing tech

Number of programs and degrees for Danville Area Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree24122
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years6110
Award of less than 1 academic year144

Student Body

In 2007, Danville Area Community College had a total enrollment of 2,832 students (1,738 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White87%
Black10%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1812%
18-1926%
20-2113%
22-248%
25-2912%
30-348%
35-395%
40-498%
50-645%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Illinois86%
Indiana13%
(International Students)1%

Danville Area Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time55 %
Part-Time31 %

Danville Area Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Danville, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Danville Area Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,800
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,800
Books and supplies$ 1,250

Financial Aid:
Danville Area Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 166900)

Danville Area Community College Faculty

Danville Area Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1914
Non-tenured, but on tenure track77

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year26$45,62421$53,018
All faculty totalacademic year26$45,62421$53,018

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Danville Area Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total8757144
Track191433
Basketball191130
Baseball29029
All Other Sports203252

Danville Area Community College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Selling Skills and Sales Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Danville Area Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Danville Area Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Danville Area Community College % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Danville Area Community College % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Danville Area Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Danville Area Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Danville Area Community College Number of degree programs
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Danville Area Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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