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Danville Area Community College, Illinois

Overview of Danville Area Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.

Danville Area Community College Selectivity

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.

Faculty

Danville Area Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Danville Area Community College

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Danville Area Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts123liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine72licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Business And Management13accounting technology, sales, accounting
Mechanics And Repair13industrial electronics tech, HVAC, industrial mechanics
Office And Administration11executive secretary, office management, office data entry
Computer Science And Engineering5computer programming, computer networking
Production Trades5welding, machinist
Landscaping And Horticulture5turf management, floristry
Education And Teaching5teacher aide
Family And Social Work5child care provider, social service professions
Security And Law Enforcement4criminal justice and police
Medical Adminstration4medical records tech, medical secretary
Engineering3engineering
Engineering Technician3CAD and design, manufacturing tech
Medical Assistant And Technician2health diagnostic professions
Science1biological and physical sciences
Agricultural Science And Management1agricultural management

Number of programs and degrees for Danville Area Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree21724
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years506
Award of less than 1 academic year82

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White87%
Black10%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Illinois86%
Indiana12%
Foreign countries1%

Danville Area Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %
Part-Time29 %

Danville Area Community College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Danville Area Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (217) 443-8803

Danville Area Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Danville Area Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2018
Non-tenured, but on tenure track54

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year25$46,80422$44,337
All faculty totalacademic year25$46,80422$44,337

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

Danville Area Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total011
All Other Sports011

Danville Area Community College Degree Programs (2005)

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

SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

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Danville Area Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Danville Area Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Danville Area Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Danville Area Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Danville Area Community College % of students from other states
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 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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