Danville Area Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Danville Area Community College is a public community college in Danville, Illinois, enrolling about 1,508 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,777 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,440. Student demographics in federal data include White (60.0%) and Black or African American (23.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,440
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,777 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,508 54.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 44.93%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 49.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 38.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 58.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,385
- Room & Board: $9,540 annual estimate
Danville Area Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Danville Area Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Danville Area Community College?
Danville Area Community College is located in Danville, IL (ZIP 61832-5118).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Danville Area Community College public or private?
Danville Area Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Danville Area Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,440 in-state, $7,440 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,777.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,725 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,243 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,870 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,426 |
| $110,001+ | $10,822 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $17,760.
How big is Danville Area Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,508 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,385 students.
About 55% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Danville Area Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 44.93%.
First-year retention: 64.6%.
What do graduates of Danville Area Community College earn?
Median earnings: $34,443 six years after entry; $34,867 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,218.
28.52% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Danville Area Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (110 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (51 completions)
- General Studies (35 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (30 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (24 completions)
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller (17 completions)
- 05.1071 (16 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (16 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (13 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Danville Area Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 44.93%; median earnings $34,867 at 10 years; net price $4,777. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,440
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Danville Area Community College was $4,440.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,777
2024 Value
In 2024 Danville Area Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,777.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,108 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,777 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$17,760 4-Year In-State Tuition
$29,760 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,540 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$680 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,660 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$58,640 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Danville Area Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.52% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
3.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Danville Area Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Danville Area Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,825 | $6,285 | $6,822 |
| 2014 | $3,975 | $6,375 | $8,520 |
| 2015 | $4,125 | $6,375 | $6,277 |
| 2016 | $4,425 | $7,500 | $4,782 |
| 2017 | $4,775 | $7,775 | $5,050 |
| 2018 | $4,875 | $8,175 | $6,061 |
| 2019 | $5,025 | $8,325 | $5,399 |
| 2020 | $5,025 | $8,325 | $4,537 |
| 2021 | $5,200 | $8,650 | $4,191 |
| 2022 | $5,200 | $8,650 | $5,353 |
| 2023 | $5,300 | $9,200 | $3,281 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Danville Area Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,508 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (60.0%), Black or African American (23.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.8%). About 28.52% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
54.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Danville Area Community College in 2024 is 1,508 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,385 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.6%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 60.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.27% 100% Completion Time
44.93% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.27% of students graduating from Danville Area Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 46% male / 54% female
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 90% male / 10% female
- General Studies: 17% male / 83% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Danville Area Community College.
Return on Investment
$7,218 Median Student Debt
$34,867 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.70% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1724.73% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Danville Area Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 37 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 110 completions
2. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 51 completions
3. General Studies: 35 completions
4. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 30 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 24 completions
6. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 17 completions
7. 05.1071: 16 completions
8. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 16 completions
9. Biological and Physical Sciences: 13 completions
Most popular programs at Danville Area Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Danville Area Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Danville Area Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 58.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,425
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,025
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Danville Area Community College is a public institution located in Danville, IL, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, General Studies. Enrollment is approximately 1,508 students. Student body composition includes White (60.0%), Black or African American (23.3%), Hispanic or Latino (7.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 44.93%. Approximately 28.52% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Danville, IL 61832-5118
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Danville Area Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Danville Area Community College located?
Danville Area Community College is located in Danville, IL.
How much does Danville Area Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,440 and average net price is $4,777 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,540 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Danville Area Community College?
Danville Area Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,385 students, White (60.0%), Black or African American (23.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Danville Area Community College?
About 49.3% of students at Danville Area Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Danville Area Community College earn?
Median earnings are $34,443 six years after entry and $34,867 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Danville Area Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Danville Area Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,218.
Is Danville Area Community College public or private?
Danville Area Community College is a public institution located in Danville, IL.
Is Danville Area Community College an HBCU?
No. Danville Area Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Danville Area Community College a tribal college?
No. Danville Area Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Danville Area Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Danville Area Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.8%).
Is Danville Area Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Danville Area Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Illinois trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.