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Danville Community College, also referred to as DCC, is located in Danville, Virginia, and is under the Virginia Community College System. This college was established in 1936 and was known as the Danville Textile School originally. The college offers its students associate degrees, certificate programs and diplomas in varied subjects such as accounting, business management, air conditioning and refrigeration, and practical nursing.
The athletic teams of the Danville Community college are called the Knights and the students of the college take part in sports including basketball, baseball and soccer. There are many clubs and organizations in the college that students can participate in including the African-American Culture Club, the Christian Student Fellowship, the Graphics Club, the National Technical Honor Society, and the Student Government Association.
Danville Community College is found in Danville, VA. Danville is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Danville Community College.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration, engineering technician, and therapy and counseling.
Danville Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 4,016 in 2007-2008 at Danville Community College. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Danville Community College is committed to providing quality comprehensive higher education and workforce programs and services to promote student success and to enhance business and community development."
More complete details are provided below.
Danville Community College
1008 S Main St
Danville, VA 24541-4004
General Phone: (434) 797-2222
http://www.dcc.vccs.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 251 | mental and social health services |
| Medical Support and Technology | 82 | health diagnostic professions |
| Liberal Arts | 71 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Office and Administration | 60 | business support services |
| Business and Management | 58 | business administration, accounting and related services |
| Mechanics and Repair | 53 | industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, electrical maintenance and repair |
| Engineering Technician | 43 | electronics tech, industrial production tech, industrial tech, mechanical engineering related tech, engineering technician, engineering technology, CAD and design |
| Family and Social Work | 32 | child care provider |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 30 | computer and info science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 28 | criminal justice and administration, corrections, security and loss prevention |
| Construction Trades | 26 | electrician |
| Production Trades | 15 | precision metal working |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 13 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Media | 9 | graphic communications |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Danville Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 276 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 251 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 244 | 21 |
In 2007-2008, Danville Community College had a total enrollment of 4,016 students (2,508 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 39% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 97% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Danville, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,614 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,869 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Danville Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 375800)
Danville Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 2 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 35 | 26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $66,239 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $56,999 | 3 | $55,909 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $49,746 | 13 | $51,269 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $48,080 | 9 | $45,322 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $56,596 | 26 | $50,216 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
PRODUCTION TRADES
Precision Metal Working, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Danville Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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