For the 2025 school year, there are 5 community colleges serving 35,074 students in Polk County County, Iowa.
The top ranked community college in Polk County, IA is Purdue University Global-Des Moines.
Polk County, IA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.46, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 30:1.
Top Ranked Polk County Community Colleges (2025)
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
| 34,206 students
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines
Private for-profit
3305 70th St
Des Moines, IA 50322
(515) 318-5133
Des Moines, IA 50322
(515) 318-5133
| 48 students
La James International College-Johnston
Private for-profit
8805 Chambery Blvd
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-2208
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-2208
| 46 students
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School Of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
1200 Pleasant St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-6880
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-6880
| 14 students
Community Colleges in Polk County, IA (Closed)
School
Location
Students
AIB College of Business (Closed 2024)
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 5 community colleges serving 35,074 students in Polk County, IA.
What is community college diversity score in Polk County, IA?
Community colleges in Polk County, IA have a diversity score of 0.46, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Polk County, IA?
Community colleges in Polk County, IA have approximately 34% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic and Black.
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