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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.
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Campus Location1008 S Main St
Danville, VA 24541-4004
USA
Main Tel: (434) 797-2222
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Danville Community College HighlightsWhere Danville Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, engineering technician, and office and administration.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 235 | 9 | | 1-2 year certificate | 188 | 11 | | < 1 year certificate | 175 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Danville Community College was 4,016 in 2007 (2,234 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,436 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,691 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid: Danville Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 4 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 59 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (66 awarded) - Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (36 awarded) - Special Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (106 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
LIBERAL ARTS (63 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (22 awarded) - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
MEDIA (8 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (52 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (55 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (15 awarded) - Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (175 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Danville Community College with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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