For the 2023-24 school year, there are 2 community colleges serving 23,811 students in Polk County County, Iowa.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 21:1.
Top Ranked Polk County Community Colleges (2023-24)
College
Location
Students
4655 North West 121 Street
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
| 760 students
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
| 23,051 students
Community Colleges in Polk County, IA (Closed)
School
Location
Students
AIB College of Business (Closed 2016)
Private, non-profit
2500 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 244-4221
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 244-4221
| 1,014 students
ITT Technical Institute-Clive (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
1860 NW 118th St, Ste 110
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 327-5500
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 327-5500
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Polk County, IA?
There are 2 community colleges serving 23,811 students in Polk County, IA.
How diverse are community college in Polk County, IA?
Polk County, IA community college are approximately 29% minority students (majority Hispanic and Black).
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