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(Nationwide) |
| County |
Polk County, IA |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Public |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
6,380 students |
999 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
9,666 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
16,046 students |
2,175 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
59% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
35% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,745 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
8% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$1,070 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
10% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$860 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
45% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$3,553 |
$3,048 |
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- Des Moines Area Community College is a publicly supported two-year institution serving the Des Moines metropolitan area and surrounding counties. The College District includes all or major portions of Audubon, Boone, Carroll, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Polk, Story and Warren counties and minor parts of 11 adjacent counties. It encompasses 6,560 square miles or about 11 percent of the land area of the state. Approximately 20 percent of the state's population resides within the district. It operates in the same geographical boundaries as Heartland Area Education Agency 11.
- Des Moines Area Community College was officially created March 18, 1966, and was designated as Merged Area XI. A nine member Board of Directors was elected and formally installed that same year. The College was established after extensive studies had indicated the need for such an institution. Leading figures throughout the College's District combined their talents and resources to assure proper planning for the College.
- Des Moines Area Community College anticipates student and community needs, providing quality, learner-centered higher education and workforce development. Our programs and services encourage and develop career success, cultural understanding, social enrichment and life-long learning. We accomplish our mission through a process of responsible use of resources and continuous improvement.
- DMACC is the largest two-year college program in Iowa. DMACC has over 75 career programs leading to high demand jobs. It's also a great way to complete the first two years of a college education. Students who earn their Associate of Arts degree at DMACC have been very successful after transferring to other colleges and universities.
- Des Moines Area Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College is also approved by the Iowa State Department of Education and the Iowa Board of Regents.
- Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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