Des Moines Area Community College
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School Highlights
Des Moines Area Community College serves 23,258 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 23,258 students
- In-state tuition: $156
- Out-state tuition: $312
- Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 30%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Des Moines Area Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,131 teachers has grown by 67% over five years.
Des Moines Area Community College
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,131 staff
292 staff
Student Body
The student population of Des Moines Area Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 37:1 over five years.
The Des Moines Area Community College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
23,258 students
2,894 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
6,146 students
1,389 students
# Part-Time Students
17,112 students
1,505 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
411 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
70%
63%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.57
College Completion Rate
31%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,200
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $156 is less than the state average of $4,866. The in-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $312 is less than the state average of $5,422. The out-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$156
$4,866
Out-State Tuition Fees
$312
$5,422
Tuition Notes
Face-to-Face ClassesIowa Resident Tuition: $156.00 per credit hourNon-Resident Tuition: $312.00 per credit hourOnline ClassesOnline Class Tuition: $186.00* per credit hourWeb-Blended Tuition:? $171.00** per credit hourOnline Tuition calculation = $156.00 tuition + $30 online fee per credit hour.**Web-Blended Tuition calculation = $156.00 tuition + $15 web-blended fee per credit hour.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,667
$11,375
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
29%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Cross Country, Golf, Intramural Sports Only, Softball, Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
56 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Accounting Club, Agribusiness Club, American Sign Language Club, ARM- Animation Rich Media Club, AUSNA, Auto Body Club, Best Buddies, CAD Technology Club, Campus Chronicle, Campus Fellowship, Chess Club, Club MLT (Med Lab Tech), Communicate!, Creative Writing Club, Delta Psi Omega, DMACC Blades Fencing Club, DMACC Conservatives, DMACC Democrats, DMACC Diesel Club, DMACC Student Education Association, Fashion DECA, Fire and Ice (HVAC) Club, Graphic Design, Great Expectoration Club, Honorary Society of the Spanish Language, Horticulture Club, Hospitality-food Services Club, Human Services Club, International Club, IT Club, Kool Club, Latter-Day Saint Student Association, LGBTQ+, Lucky 8 Ball Club, Management-DECA, Medical Assistant Club, Parenting Club, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Philosophy Club, Plaque Busters, Retail Marketing Club, SAC (Student Activities Council), Salt Company, STEM Club, Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association, Student Dental Health Experts Club, The Criminal Justice Club, Tool and Die Club, Vet Tech Club, Video Game Club, Water Environmental Tech Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Concert Choir, Dance Club, Improv Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
DMACC Soccer Club
Accounting Club, Agribusiness Club, American Sign Language Club, ARM- Animation Rich Media Club, AUSNA, Auto Body Club, Best Buddies, CAD Technology Club, Campus Chronicle, Campus Fellowship, Chess Club, Club MLT (Med Lab Tech), Communicate!, Creative Writing Club, Delta Psi Omega, DMACC Blades Fencing Club, DMACC Conservatives, DMACC Democrats, DMACC Diesel Club, DMACC Student Education Association, Fashion DECA, Fire and Ice (HVAC) Club, Graphic Design, Great Expectoration Club, Honorary Society of the Spanish Language, Horticulture Club, Hospitality-food Services Club, Human Services Club, International Club, IT Club, Kool Club, Latter-Day Saint Student Association, LGBTQ+, Lucky 8 Ball Club, Management-DECA, Medical Assistant Club, Parenting Club, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Philosophy Club, Plaque Busters, Retail Marketing Club, SAC (Student Activities Council), Salt Company, STEM Club, Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association, Student Dental Health Experts Club, The Criminal Justice Club, Tool and Die Club, Vet Tech Club, Video Game Club, Water Environmental Tech Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Concert Choir, Dance Club, Improv Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
DMACC Soccer Club
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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. 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 220 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.
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