THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE RELEASE
DANVILLE – Danville Area Community College (DACC) has seen a significant increase in enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester. The College’s crucial Tenth Day numbers show total active credit hours are up 8.9%, reflecting the institution’s ongoing recovery from the effects of the pandemic. Full-time student credit hours rose by 846.5, while part-time student credit hours increased by 793. In addition, high school students enrolled for credit saw a 9.7% boost.
“This semester marks a full recovery from the downturn in enrollment we saw during the pandemic,” said Dr. Stephen Nacco, President of DACC. “Our total credit hours this semester surpass those of Fall 2019.”
DACC has experienced steady enrollment growth over the last 18 months. This past summer, total active student enrollment increased by 8.4%, while total credit hours jumped by 21.8%. Full-time students contributed an additional 553 credit hours, part-time students added 217, and high school credit hours increased by 6.7%.
Dr. Nacco credits much of this growth to the DACC Foundation’s scholarship program, which awarded over 800 scholarships, totaling more than $1 million. “This year marks the third consecutive year of 100% scholarship funding, meaning every qualified student who applied and attended DACC received financial support,” said Dr. Nacco.
Another key factor was the Provost’s Promise program, which provided free tuition to first-time, full-time in-district students. More than 50 students qualified for this initiative, designed to support students who meet academic standards and scholarship deadlines.
Finally, new programs like Cancer Registry and updates to existing programs like moving Sonography and Echocardiography from certificates to Associate degree programs, have contributed to increased enrollment, as well.
Though funding sources look at tenth day numbers, the College still has opportunities available for students who wish to enroll for fall. There is still time to register for DACC’s 8-week classes, which begin October 21.
DACC continues to prioritize student success by offering programs and resources that reduce financial barriers and promote academic achievement.
Danville Area Community College is a comprehensive community college serving Illinois District 507, which consists of Vermilion County and parts of Champaign, Iroquois, Edgar, and Ford counties. DACC’s main campus is located at 2000 East Main Street, Danville. The College has a higher-learning center in Hoopeston at 847 E. Orange. To apply to DACC, call 217-443-3222 or visit the Web site at www.DACC.EDU.
