Danville Area Community College

Danville Area Community College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Danville, Illinois. DACC was founded in 1946 and now enrolls around 2,279 students a year, including 2,279 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at DACC! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of DACC's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? DACC students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at DACC, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? DACC has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at DACC on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at DACC on the Student Life page.

2021 DACC Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
In-State Tuition	$6,300
Out-of-State	$6,300
Percent of Need Met	70%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$8,597

Is DACC a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better idea of what DACC offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at DACC

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 58% of students who start at DACC return the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook DACC Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

DACC's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $15 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at DACC

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. DACC meets 70% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend DACC full-time are awarded $8,597 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at DACC. Based on this information, how does DACC sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is DACC a good school for you?

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Where is Danville Area Community College Located?

DACC is located in the small town setting of Danville, Illinois.

If you want to see DACC for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 74 to Danville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Indianapolis International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what DACC and Danville are like without leaving home.

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