Best Polk County Community Colleges (2022)
For the 2022 school year, there are 2 community colleges serving 24,018 students in Polk County, Iowa.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 21:1.
Top Ranked Polk County Community Colleges (2022)
- College Location Students
- 2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200 23,258 students - 4655 North West 121 Street
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100 760 students
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