Danville Community College

1008 S Main St, Danville, VA

About

Danville Community College, located in Danville, Virginia, was founded in 1936 when it was known as the Danville Textile School. The school evolved, eventually absorbing a branch campus of Virginia Tech, and becoming a community college. The school is a member of the Virginia Community College System, which operates 23 two year institutions throughout the state.

DCC is a community college dedicated to providing excellence in education and services, updating its programs and facilities as needed in order to meet the needs of current and future students.

Academics

Danville Community College offers a variety of programs that allow students to pursue their personal and professional interests. Academic transfer programs provide the opportunity to complete the first two years of a four year education at low cost and locally prior to moving on to a college or university to complete a bachelor's degree.

Career programs provide training and education in a high demand field or industry to prepare the student for entry into the workforce as a qualified professional ready for long term employment. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Danville Community College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that admits any individual that wishes to enroll as long as they are at least eighteen or have a high school diploma. Students should complete the application, pay fees, submit transcripts and test scores if available, and take a placement exam if required.

Freshman are encouraged to participate in the new student orientation and scheduling a time to meet with an academic counselor prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $6,200. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

Annual tuition range:
- State Residents: $4,000-$4,800
- Out-of-State: $9,300-$11,180
Part-time students are charged:
- State Residents: $130-$160 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $310-$370 per credit unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	93%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	88%	$4,328
Receiving Student Loans	15%	$3,250

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Danville Community College may offer student services like:

Online classes
Classes offered on nights and weekends
Remedial courses
Career path counseling
Work study style employment
Assisting students to find work
Day care for children

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Community colleges offer a variety of career and transfer options for students. The following table shows the graduation and transfer-out rates for Danville Community College, versus those community colleges in Virginia, which can be valuable information for determining which school to attend.

	Danville Community College	Danville City	Virginia
Graduation Rate	22.7%	-	25.0%
Transfer-out Rate	14.4%	-	12.0%

Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.