Danville Community College

www.dcc.vccs.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,620

2021 Average Net Price

$7,677

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.13%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,330

37.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

44.1%

152 Graduates

About

Danville Community College is a higher education institution located in Danville city, VA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Danville Community College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (143 degrees awarded), Electrician (31 degrees), and Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (25 degrees).

In 2021, 976 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Danville Community College. 44.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (653 degrees), 3.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (216 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Danville Community College is $4,620, which is $−3,348 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Danville Community College is $4,620, which is $−3,348 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,677.

In 2021, 46% of undergraduate students attending Danville Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,620

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Danville Community College was $4,620. The cost of tuition at Danville Community College is $−3,348 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$7,677

2021 Value

4.81%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Danville Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,677. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Danville Community College grew by 4.81%.

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 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 20% between 2020 and 2021.

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

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

46% of undergraduate students at Danville Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 8% with respect to 2020, when 50% 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 2,330 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Danville Community College is 875 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,455. This means that 37.6% of students enrolled at Danville Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Danville Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62% White, 26.3% Black or African American, 5.24% Hispanic or Latino, 3.22% Two or More Races, 1.07% Asian, and 0.386% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Danville Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (35%), followed by White Female (26.7%) and Black or African American Female (17.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Danville Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,330 students. The full-time enrollment at Danville Community College is 875 and the part-time enrollment is 1,455. This means that 37.6% of students enrolled at Danville Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

54%

2021 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 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Danville Community College had a retention rate lower 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 (2021)

White
1,444 enrolled students
Black or African American
613 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
122 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Danville Community College is 62% White, 26.3% Black or African American, 5.24% Hispanic or Latino, 3.22% Two or More Races, 1.07% Asian, and 0.386% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% 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, 37 students (1.59%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 102 fewer women than men received degrees from Danville Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Danville Community College is white (653 degrees awarded). There were 3.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (216 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Danville Community College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (143 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (31 degrees) and Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (25 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Engineering Technologies (178 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (29 degrees), and Human Sciences (83 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 (51,193 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (41,899 people), Construction managers (40,658 people), Software developers (33,011 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (17,265 people).

The most specialized majors at Danville Community College in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (178 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (29 degrees), Human Sciences (83 degrees), Precision Production (64 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (101 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Chief executives & legislators, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Danville Community College are Engineering Technologies (178 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (29 degrees), Human Sciences (83 degrees), Precision Production (64 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (101 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (97,404 people), Elementary & secondary schools (86,705 people), Computer Systems Design (51,102 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (30,343 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (27,366 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 (2021)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
143 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
31 degree-majors awarded
Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology
25 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Danville Community College was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 143 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Danville Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

539

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

437

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 539 degrees were awarded to men at Danville Community College, which is 1.23 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (437).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 84 degrees were awarded to men at Danville Community College in Industrial Electronics Technology, which is 42 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 93 degrees were awarded to men at Danville Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.86 times more than the 50 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 20% of students graduating from Danville Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Danville Community College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
653 degrees awarded
Black or African American
216 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Danville Community College is white (653 degrees awarded). There were 3.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (216 degrees).

1.13% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
417 degrees awarded
White Female
236 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
143 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Danville Community College is white male (417 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (236 degrees).

Operations

Danville Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $13.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.44k (0.0479%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Danville Community College had a total salary expenditure of 20.3M. Danville Community College employs 19 Instructors, 14 Associate professors and 9 Assistant professors. Most academics at Danville Community College are Male Instructor (13), Male Associate professor (7), and Female Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Danville Community College are: Management, with 31 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 19 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 employees.

Endowment

$13.5M

2021 Endowment

28.4%

growth from 2020

Danville Community College has an endowment valued at about $13.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Danville Community College grew 28.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.17M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

$873k - Federal
$406k - State
$431k - Local

As of 2021, Danville Community College received $873k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $406k from state grants and contracts, and $431k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$8.53M

2021 Salaries

4.37%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Danville Community College paid a median of $8.53M in salaries, which represents 42.1% of their overall expenditure ($20.3M) and a 4.37% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.44M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Danville Community College paid a total of $3.44M to 54 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

31 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Danville Community College were Instructor with 19 employees, Associate professor with 14 employees, and Assistant professor with 9 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Danville Community College were Management with 31 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Danville Community College was Male Instructor with 13 employees, Male Associate professor with 7 employees, and Female Associate professor with 7 employees.

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