Top Polk County Community Colleges
- For the 2020 school year, there are 2 top community colleges in Polk County, Iowa, serving 36,362 students.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 37:1.
Top Polk County Community Colleges (2020)
- College Location Students
- 2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515)964-6200 35,488 students - Kaplan University-Des Moines CampusPrivate, for profit4655 121st Street
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515)727-2100 874 students
Recent Articles
While dental procedures are typically expensive, preventative services at your local community college is very affordable - if not free! Learn about how you can get low cost dental services through your community college's dental hygienist training program.
Going to college is hard work but it’s even more challenging for nontraditional students who are working or raising a family at the same time. If you’re considering community college to improve your life or further your career, here’s everything you need to know.
Many students enter community college with the intent of transferring to a four-year college or university. Unfortunately, the path can be fraught with challenges. Articulation agreements between schools help students navigate the pitfalls to ensure an easier, more successful transition.
