Danville Community College

Location and Contact Information

1008 S Main St
Danville, VA 24541-4004
USA
Main Tel: (434) 797-2222
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Danville Community College is also referred to as DCC and is among the 23 two-year colleges that exist under the Virginia Community College System. This college, located in Danville, Virginia was established in 1936 and was originally referred to as the Danville Textile School. The college campus totals more than 70 acres. The college offers associate degrees, diplomas and certificates in a variety of subject areas. The college has the following academic divisions:

  • Division of Arts and Sciences
  • Division of Business and Engineering Technologies
  • Division of Student Success and Academic Advancement

The college students take active part in the many clubs and organizations available on the college campus like the Student Government Association, the Graphics Club, the National Technical Honor Society and the African-American Culture Club.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Large number of students.

School characteristics:

  • The school is public.
  • Academic calender: Semester.
  • Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • The school offers a faculty tenure system.
  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Distance learning is available.
  • Weekend study is an option.
  • Part-time classes are available.

Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Danville Community College:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Patrick Henry Community CollegeMartinsville, VA3,109
2Southwest Virginia Community CollegeRichlands, VA3,984
3Wytheville Community CollegeWytheville, VA3,363
4Central Virginia Community CollegeLynchburg, VA5,412
5Mountain Empire Community CollegeBig Stone Gap, VA3,075
6Southside Virginia Community CollegeAlberta, VA5,606
7Paul D Camp Community CollegeFranklin, VA1,628
8Baltimore City Community CollegeBaltimore, MD6,898
9Virginia Western Community CollegeRoanoke, VA8,532
10Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeCharlottesville, VA4,874

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
1-2 year certificate31922
Associate23112
< 1 year certificate2271

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  1
Without tenure; tenure not available  60

Students

Student enrollment was 4,026 in 2009-2010 (2,503 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 64% of the student body. About 16% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (42 awarded)

  • Accounting and Related Services
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (19 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (29 awarded)

  • Electrician

ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

  • Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (33 awarded)

  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering Technology
  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
  • Industrial Technology/Technician
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (44 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS (86 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (52 awarded)

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

MEDIA (9 awarded)

  • Graphic Communications

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (159 awarded)

  • Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (10 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (28 awarded)

  • Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (19 awarded)

  • Precision Metal Working
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (20 awarded)

  • Corrections
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Security and Loss Prevention Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (227 awarded)

  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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