Best Polk County Community Colleges (2021)
For the 2021 school year, there are 2 community colleges serving 24,234 students in Polk County, Iowa.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Polk County Community Colleges (2021)
- College Location Students
- 4655 North West 121 Street
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100 760 students - 2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6241 23,474 students
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