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Best Polk County Community Colleges (2025)

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
| 760 students
2006 Ankeny Blvd
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
| 48 students
La James International College-Johnston
Private for-profit
8805 Chambery Blvd
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-2208
| 46 students
1200 Pleasant St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-6880
| 14 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Polk County, IA

Community Colleges in Polk County, IA (Closed)

School
Location
Students
2500 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 244-4221
| 1,014 students
1860 NW 118th St, Ste 110
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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