Danville Area Community College

Danville Area Community College Overview

Danville Area Community College is a public, state school in the small town setting of Danville, Illinois. DACC was founded in 1946 and enrolls 2,032 undergrads and no graduate students.

Student Activities at DACC

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus

DACC does not have any greek life opportunties.

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.

2022 DACC Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$7,800
Out-of-State	$7,800
Percent of Need Met	72%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$7,092

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Is DACC a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better idea of what DACC offers and if the college seems like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at DACC

Retention refers to 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.

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.

Check with DACC directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

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 2022, the total market value of Danville Area Community College's endowment was $16.8 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at DACC

Tuition 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 72% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend DACC full-time are awarded $7,092 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded 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, does DACC seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is DACC a good school for you?

If Danville Area Community College seems like a school you want to apply to, click the heart button to save it to your college list.

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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, be sure to 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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