Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny, IA · Public · Certificate degrees · Suburb

C-

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About Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College is a mid-sized, public institution in Ankeny, IA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 10,446 students. 39% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $41,018.

Open

Acceptance

$11,171

Net price

10,446

Enrollment

39%

Grad rate

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Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

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.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing36.6%

Humanities13.5%

Precision Production8.5%

Mechanic & Repair Tech7.3%

Business6.3%

Criminal Justice6.2%

Computer Science5.5%

Engineering Tech2.6%

Visual & Performing Arts2.3%

Personal & Culinary Services1.9%

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

Avg. age at entry

37%

First-generation

Gender balance

58% women

42% men

Race & ethnicity

White

66%

Hispanic

12%

Black

10%

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

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