DACC At a Glance

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) proudly serves a vibrant student community, characterized by rich diversity and a commitment to educational excellence. The 2022-2023 academic year saw significant enrollment, including 8,638 credit students and an additional 1,135 non-credit learners, showcasing the institution's broad educational impact. Students engaged across various course offerings, accumulating a total of 117,086 Student Credit Hours (SCH), with 72,243 in academic or transfer courses, 28,642 in career technical education, 14,642 in developmental education, and 1,587 in other areas. DACC also celebrated notable achievements, awarding 916 associate degrees, 278 certificates (less than two years), and 103 shorter-term certificates, spread across fields such as Advanced Technologies, Health Sciences, and Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Reflecting its commitment to inclusivity, the college's student population is 61% female and 71% Hispanic, with significant numbers of first-generation (63%) and Pell Grant-supported (65%) students among newly enrolled full-time students. Supporting this community are 750 dedicated employees, including 123 full-time faculty—80% of whom possess a master's degree or higher—who reflect the college's diverse identity, with 58% female and 53% Hispanic representation. Detailed data below further illustrates DACC's dynamic and diverse academic landscape for the 2022-2023 academic year.

2022-2023 information

DACC Academic Profile

The 2022-2023 Academic Profile at DACC reflects robust student engagement, with 8,638 credit-seeking students enrolled, complemented by 1,135 learners participating in non-credit offerings.

Student Demographic Profile

  • 61% Female
  • 71% Hispanic
  • 30% aged 25 or older
  • 65% of DA New FT Students received a Pell Grant
  • 63% of DA New FT Students reported to be First Generation

College Employee Demographic Profile

  • 750 Total Employees
  • 123 Full-Time Faculty
  • 314 Part-Time Faculty
  • 234 Full-Time Staff
  • 79 Part-Time Staff
  • 58% Female
  • 53% Hispanic
  • 80% of Full-Time Faculty have a Master’s degree or higher

Annual Student Credit Hours by Course Designation
SCH
Academic or transfer 72,243
All other courses 1,587
Career technical education 28,642
Developmental education 14,642
DACC total 117,086

 

Awards
Associate Certification < 2 years Certification < 1 year
Advanced Technologies 119 137 0
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences 297 18 39
Associate of General Studies 26 0 0
Business and Public Services 151 80 64
Health Sciences 108 43 0
Science, Engineering, and Mathematics 215 0 0
DACC Total 916 278 103