Danville Community College

www.dcc.vccs.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,620

2022 Average Net Price

$6,775

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

5.13%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

2,274

39.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

42.8%

137 Graduates

About

Danville Community College is a higher education institution located in Danville city, VA. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Danville Community College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (112 degrees awarded), Electrician (17 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (13 degrees).

In 2022, 779 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Danville Community College. 51.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (514 degrees), 2.62 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (196 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Danville Community College is $4,620, which is $−3,492 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Danville Community College was 5.13%, corresponding to 10 out of the 195 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Danville Community College is $4,620, which is $3,492 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,775.

In 2022, 47% of undergraduate students attending Danville Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,620

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Danville Community College was $4,620. The cost of tuition at Danville Community College is $−3,492 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Danville Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,775

2022 Value

11.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Danville Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,775. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Danville Community College grew by 11.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Danville Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,877

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Danville Community College was of $6,877 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Danville Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at Danville Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 2.17% with respect to 2021, when 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Danville Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.13%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Danville Community College was 5.13%, which represents 10 out of the 195 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Danville Community College had a total enrollment of 2,274 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Danville Community College is 897 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,377. This means that 39.4% of students enrolled at Danville Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Danville Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.3% White, 29.6% Black or African American, 5.63% Hispanic or Latino, 2.77% Two or More Races, 1.19% Asian, and 0.308% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Danville Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (30.1%), followed by White Female (27.5%) and Black or African American Female (17.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Danville Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,274 students. The full-time enrollment at Danville Community College is 897 and the part-time enrollment is 1,377. This means that 39.4% of students enrolled at Danville Community College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Danville Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Danville Community College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Danville Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Danville Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,304 enrolled students
Black or African American
673 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
128 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Danville Community College is 57.3% White, 29.6% Black or African American, 5.63% Hispanic or Latino, 2.77% Two or More Races, 1.19% Asian, and 0.308% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 41 students (1.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 21 more women than men received degrees from Danville Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Danville Community College is white (514 degrees awarded). There were 2.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (196 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Danville Community College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (112 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (17 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (13 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Danville Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (25 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (103 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (98 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Danville Community College are Other managers (49,622 people), Construction managers (43,832 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (39,426 people), Software developers (34,654 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (18,640 people).

The most specialized majors at Danville Community College in 2022 are Communication Technologies (25 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (103 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (98 degrees), Precision Production (51 degrees), and Human Sciences (35 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Danville Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Danville Community College are Communication Technologies (25 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (103 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (98 degrees), Precision Production (51 degrees), and Human Sciences (35 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Danville Community College are Construction (103,029 people), Elementary & secondary schools (88,971 people), Computer Systems Design (51,888 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (30,660 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (28,321 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Danville Community College.

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
75 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
40 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
23 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Danville Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Danville Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

379

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

400

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 379 degrees were awarded to men at Danville Community College, which is 0.948 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (400).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Danville Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Danville Community College in Industrial Electronics Technology, which is 62 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 78 degrees were awarded to men at Danville Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 2.29 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 26% of students graduating from Danville Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (53.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Danville Community College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (53.8% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
514 degrees awarded
Black or African American
196 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Danville Community College is white (514 degrees awarded). There were 2.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (196 degrees).

1.41% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
291 degrees awarded
White Female
223 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
132 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Danville Community College is white male (291 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (223 degrees).

Operations

Danville Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $11.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.03k (0.0256%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Danville Community College had a total salary expenditure of 30.4M. Danville Community College employs 20 Instructors, 12 Associate professors and 12 Assistant professors. Most academics at Danville Community College are Male Instructor (16), Male Associate professor (7), and Female Assistant professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Danville Community College are: Management, with 29 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 18 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.

Endowment

$11.8M

2022 Endowment

12.2%

decline from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Danville Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.06M - Federal
$1.64M - State
$190k - Local

As of 2022, Danville Community College received $1.06M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.64M from state grants and contracts, and $190k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$9.56M

2022 Salaries

12.1%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Danville Community College paid a median of $9.56M in salaries, which represents 31.5% of their overall expenditure ($30.4M) and a 12.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.37% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.05% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.63M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Danville Community College paid a total of $3.63M to 55 employees working as instructors, which represents 38% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Danville Community College were Instructor with 20 employees, Associate professor with 12 employees, and Assistant professor with 12 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Danville Community College were Management with 29 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Instructor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Danville Community College was Male Instructor with 16 employees, Male Associate professor with 7 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Danville Community College.

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