Des Moines Area Community College

2006 Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA, 50023-3993
Tel: (515)964-6241
Public | 24,658 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Des Moines Area Community College serves 24,658 students (39% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 73:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body.
  • Des Moines Area Community College is one of 5 community colleges within Polk County, IA.

School Overview:
Des Moines Area Community College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 336 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 24,658 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:73 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 9,629 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 15,029 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 1% 1%
% Asian		 3% 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 5% 6%
% Black		 8% 15%
% White		 83% 62%
% Two or more races		 1% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $3,750 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $7,500 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • 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.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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