Danville Area Community College (DACC)

Danville Area Community College is an accredited public two-year community college providing higher education opportunities for youth and adults in East Central Illinois. Established initially as an extension center of the University of Illinois in 1946, DACC became a public junior college under Danville Public Schools in 1949, and received the name Danville Junior College in 1951. In June 1966, the College became an independent two-year area college with its own Board of Trustees and junior college district. The name Danville Junior College was changed to Danville Area Community College in 1979, to be more reflective of the services rendered. District #507 encompasses high school districts in Vermilion, Iroquois, Ford, and Champaign counties with an estimated population of 89,000.

Mission :
Danville Area Community College is committed to providing quality, innovative, and accessible learning experiences which meet the lifelong academic, cultural and economic needs of our diverse communities and the world we share.

Vision :
Danville Area Community College will continue to be an active partner in building and maintaining the academic excellence and economic vitality of the diverse communities it serves.