Danville Area Community College
About Danville Area Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Danville Area Community College teaches on the Illinois side of the Indiana border, east of Champaign. Nursing and health administration are among its largest programs.
Founded
1946
Location
Danville, Illinois
Students
1,508
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
44.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,440
Out-of-state: $7,440
Avg Net Price
$4,777
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$34,867
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
44.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
64.6%
Transfer Out
16%
Teaching Quality
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
58.3%
$/Student
$9.0K
Class Size
Medium
44.9% of students graduate on time. That's above the national average, but researching academic support resources before you enroll is always a smart move.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,440
In-State
$7,440
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$680
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,822
After Financial Aid
$4,777
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,725
Receive Grants
28.5%
Take Loans
3.6%
Tuition is $4,440/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $4,777.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Danville Area Community College fund their education.
While in School
28.5%
Get Grants
Free money
3.6%
Take Loans
Must repay
$22,360
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$7,218
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$77/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $7,218, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Danville Area Community College.
Gender
59.4%
Female
41%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,508
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
49.3%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
29%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 59% of the student body. 49.3% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
1,508
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Danville Area Community College fields 6 varsity teams with 103 student athletes, about 7% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Basketball
Student Athletes
103
7% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
53% / 47%
55
Men
48
Women
4
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Danville Area Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$34,867
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$28K
154 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$67K
35 grads
1yr Earnings
Health and Medical Administrative Services
$47K
13 grads
4yr Earnings
Computer Programming
—
12 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
12 grads
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
—
6 grads
Median earnings are $35K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.