Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny, IA

Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny, IA

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Tuition & Fees

$7,908

$13,458

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

19

students

1

faculty

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Selective

Admissions Data Not Reported

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Public

21,637

undergraduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1966, Des Moines Area Community College is a public two-year community college that offers a wide range of associate degree and certificate programs, including health care, business, and technology. It is located on six campuses throughout the Des Moines metropolitan area and surrounding counties.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 21,637
Established in 1966
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

300-acre campus in Ankeny (population: 62,416), 20 miles from Des Moines. Air and bus serve Des Moines. Train serves Osecola (90 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Des Moines Area Community College
2006 South Ankeny Boulevard
Ankeny, IA
50023

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

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Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (final deadline) August 30
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Required Other Required

Selective

Not Reported

Admissions Factors

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Formal demonstration of competencies
Admission test scores
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • Job listing services
  • On campus job/career fairs
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

68%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$4,182

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $5,550
Housing & Food $8,190
Additional fees $2,358
Books & supplies $810
Total $16,908
Average Financial Aid - $4,182
Total with Avg. Aid $12,726

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 362-2127
F: 515 965-7124
finaid@dmacc.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes yes
Softball yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, soccer (indoor/outdoor), volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Iowa Community College Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects yes
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations yes
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD yes
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician yes
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician yes
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Carpentry/Carpenter yes
Chemistry, General yes
Child Care Provider/Assistant yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians yes
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician yes
Commercial Photography yes
Commercial and Advertising Art yes
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician yes
Community Organization and Advocacy yes
Computer Programming, Specific Applications yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter yes
Criminal Justice/Police Science yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Culinary Arts/Chef Training yes
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist yes
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) yes
Energy Systems Technology/Technician yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Fire Science/Fire-fighting yes
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General yes
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services yes
General Studies yes
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician yes
History, General yes
Homeland Security yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician yes
Information Technology yes
Language Interpretation and Translation yes
Legal Assistant/Paralegal yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD yes
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary yes
Network and System Administration/Administrator yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist yes
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Sociology, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Surgical Technology/Technologist yes
Tool and Die Technology/Technician yes
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician yes
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design yes

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Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Phi Theta Kappa
  • Tech prep program
  • Two-year transfer curriculum
  • Weekend College

21,637

total students

99%

in-state

1%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

21,637
students

Female
56%
12,199

Male
44%
9,438

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

24%

5,257
students

Female
53%
2,768

Male
47%
2,489

76%

16,380
students

Female
58%
9,431

Male
42%
6,949

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