Danville Area Community College
Danville Area Community College (DACC) is located in Danville, Illinois. This community college is an independent college that offers courses in more than 70 different areas of study. DACC was originally established in 1946 and it has continued to grow throughout the years. The school offers both occupational degrees and certificates. It has many different transfer opportunities for students and it offers a very good educational opportunity to all of the students who come through its doors. DACC is located on a 75-acre campus and just under 4000 students attend this school.
Students at DACC will be able to take advantage of a very good nursing program. The ADN/RN program at DACC is held in very high regard. This is a program that takes a multi-exit ladder approach to nursing education. Nursing students can complete the entire program to earn their associate’s degrees and qualify for the right to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. Students can also exit after completing the first step to earn a Practical Nursing Certificate and the ability to take the NCLEX-PN licensure exam to become an LPN. This nursing program has a high pass rate and is held to a high standard of excellence. All nursing students will receive a great education at this school that will leave them properly prepared for success as nurses no matter where they go.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students2,645 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate66% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 0 | 31 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 28 |
Certificate | 3 | 85 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1967 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/2013 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $135/credit | |
In State Students | $235/credit | |
Out of State Students | $235/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $6,075 | $10,575 | $10,575 |
ADN | 70 | $9,450 | $16,450 | $16,450 |
BSN | 125 | $16,875 | $29,375 | $29,375 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 82% of Danville Area Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 53% | $4,273 |
Other Federal Grant | 20% | $370 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 16% | $1,562 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 8% | $5,273 |
Federal Student Loans | 12% | $3,379 |
Private Loans | -- | $4,504 |
$4,796
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$4,060 |
$30,001 to $48,000$4,741 |
$48,001 to $75,000$7,393 |
$75,001 to $110,000$9,094 |
Over $110,000$9,516 |
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Student Population
2,645
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,503
Women
1,142
Men
38%
Full-time
62%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
70% |
Black/African American |
14% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
9% |
Hispanic |
5% |
Asian |
1% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.