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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:
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.
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.
The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering and liberal arts.
Applicants to Danville Area Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,832 students at Danville Area Community College (as of 2007-2008).
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.
Danville Area Community College
2000 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832-5118
General Phone: (217) 443-3222
http://www.dacc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 180 | nursing assistant, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 132 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Transportation | 29 | truck and bus driver |
| Office And Administration | 23 | executive secretary, office management, administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 22 | accounting technology, sales, business management, electronic commerce |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | construction engineering tech, CAD and design, manufacturing tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 17 | radiographer |
| Medical Administration | 16 | medical secretary, medical records tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 16 | HVAC, industrial electronics tech, industrial mechanics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 14 | agricultural machine tech, agricultural management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer applications programming, computer networking, computer programming |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 6 | chef training |
| Production Trades | 6 | machinist, welding |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | social work, child care provider |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 2 | turf management |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for Danville Area Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 270 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 193 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 40 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Danville Area Community College had a total enrollment of 2,832 students (2,099 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 86% |
| Indiana | 13% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,025 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,025 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 22 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 26 | $48,813 | 24 | $47,709 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $48,813 | 24 | $47,709 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 87 | 57 | 144 |
| Track | 19 | 14 | 33 |
| Basketball | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 32 | 52 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
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 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
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Danville Area Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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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