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Students attend Danville Area Community College in Danville, Illinois, a small city. The school is a public institution. Danville Area Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Applicants to Danville Area Community College appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Danville Area Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,728 students at the school (as of 2005).
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.
Danville Area Community College
2000 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832-5118
General Phone: (217) 443-3222
Admissions Phone: (217) 443-8803
Financial Aid Phone: (217) 443-8891
http://www.dacc.edu
Danville Area Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 123 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 72 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 13 | accounting technology, sales, accounting |
| Mechanics And Repair | 13 | industrial electronics tech, HVAC, industrial mechanics |
| Office And Administration | 11 | executive secretary, office management, office data entry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer programming, computer networking |
| Production Trades | 5 | welding, machinist |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 5 | turf management, floristry |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | teacher aide |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | child care provider, social service professions |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and police |
| Medical Adminstration | 4 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | CAD and design, manufacturing tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 2 | health diagnostic professions |
| Science | 1 | biological and physical sciences |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agricultural management |
Number of programs and degrees for Danville Area Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 217 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 50 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 8 | 2 |
In 2005, Danville Area Community College had a total enrollment of 2,728 students (1,718 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 86% |
| Indiana | 12% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Danville, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (217) 443-8803
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,250 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
Financial Aid:
Danville Area Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 166900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (217) 443-8891
Danville Area Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 25 | $46,804 | 22 | $44,337 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $46,804 | 22 | $44,337 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 1 | 1 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Danville Area Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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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