Danville Community College — tuition $4,758 in-state, $10,056 out-of-stateDanville Community College campus, Danville, VA. Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (C)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 38%
Outcomes
C
50/100
Affordability
A
83/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
D
41/100
Prestige
F
23/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
2,489
Total Enrollment
38%
Graduation Rate
62%
Retention Rate
21.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,221
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Danville Community College ▼
25%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Danville Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$31,664
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$29,054
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,000
Median debt at graduation
39.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
36.8%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 28% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 37th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (VA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Danville Community College
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Danville Community College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $162,683
Avg rent near campus: $1,185/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 24540 (5.9% cap, Danville)
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🏆 Where Danville Community College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~622 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person55%
Hybrid (Some Online)24%
Fully Online21%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)37%
25-64 (Adult)20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Danville Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Danville Community College?
Tuition at Danville Community College is
$4,758 for in-state students
and $10,056 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,221.
What is the graduation rate at Danville Community College?
The graduation rate at Danville Community College is 38%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Danville Community College a good school?
Danville Community College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Danville Community College?
Danville Community College has a total enrollment of 2,489 students.
Is there rental demand near Danville Community College?
Yes! Approximately 25% of students at Danville Community College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 622 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Danville area.
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