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Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny, IA · Public · Certificate degrees · Suburb

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About Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) is a public community college in central Iowa. The college served 34,206 credit students and 21,164 noncredit students in 2024.

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Open

Acceptance

$11,171

Net price

10,446

Enrollment

39%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$11,171

Average net price

$5,790

In-state tuition

$6,690

Out-of-state tuition

$8,244

Room & board

$810

Books & supplies

$16,204

Total cost of attendance

16%

Students receiving Pell grants

11%

Students with federal loans

$11,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$9,132
$30–48K
$9,175
$48–75K
$11,130
$75–110K
$13,455
$110K+
$15,534

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$41,018

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$39,349

Median earnings (6 yrs)

39%

Graduation rate

63%

Retention rate

66%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,817

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

10,446

Total enrollment

51%

Part-time

23

Avg. age at entry

37%

First-generation

Gender balance

58% women
42% men

Race & ethnicity

White
66%
Hispanic
12%
Black
10%
Asian
4%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Des Moines Area Community College FAQ

Is Des Moines Area Community College a public or private school?

Des Moines Area Community College is a public institution located in Ankeny, IA.

What is the acceptance rate at Des Moines Area Community College?

Des Moines Area Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Des Moines Area Community College cost?

The average annual net price at Des Moines Area Community College is $11,171 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $5,790 in-state and $6,690 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Des Moines Area Community College?

About 39% of students at Des Moines Area Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Des Moines Area Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Des Moines Area Community College students earn a median of $41,018 per year.

How many students attend Des Moines Area Community College?

Des Moines Area Community College enrolls about 10,446 students.

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