Kaplan University-Des Moines Campus
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(515)727-2100
- Kaplan University has everything you need to train for a successful future. Because we value choice, we give you many options for beginning your college education. Through career-focused degree programs, our experienced instructors teach technical skills and inside knowledge that you won’t find in most textbooks. At Kaplan University, we understand your need for options when it comes to school. That is why we offer classes both day and night giving you the flexibility needed to balance your life and your education. You can continue working at your current job while receiving an education that could lead to a successful career. We also offer online courses to create even more balance in your life. Our programs are designed to provide you with knowledge and skills for the professional world, not just for the classroom. With employers increasingly hiring candidates with experience, training, and a formal education, an education from Kaplan University is just what you need. The courses, along with the externship opportunities we offer, can prepare you for the real-life challenges of a new career.
School Highlights
- Kaplan University-Des Moines Campus serves 874 students (60% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the state community college average of 33:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 31%.
- Kaplan University-Des Moines Campus is one of 3 community colleges within Polk County, IA.
- The nearest community college to Kaplan University-Des Moines Campus is Vatterott College-Des Moines (11.1 miles away).
Top Placements
Kaplan University-Des Moines Campus places among the top 20% of community colleges in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five years.
| Kaplan University-Des Moines Campus | (IA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 19 staff | 95 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 874 students | 2,620 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 46:1 | 33:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 522 students | 1,090 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 352 students | 1,530 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 470 students | 1,120 students |
| # Graduate Students | 52 students | 44 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% |
| % Black | 6% | 10% |
| % White | 79% | 69% |
| % Unknown races | 8% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.50 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $39,400 | $36,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Hamilton College was originally established in Mason City, Iowa, in 1900 as a proprietary career college, and has the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating college in the state of Iowa specializing in business education. In 1980, Hamilton opened a campus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to allow more students to be part of the Hamilton educational experience. In 1988, the Des Moines, Iowa, campus was added to create a triad of campuses to better accommodate the entire state. Hamilton College recently completed renovations on an additional 8,000 square feet of classroom and nursing lab space. The expansion brings the total campus size to just under 40,000 square feet. The Des Moines, Iowa, campus offers programs in Business, Legal, Information Technology and Healthcare. The 2+2 Bachelor of Science in Management Degree option is an innovative progam that combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year program with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. Hamilton College has a well-established and long-standing reputation for providing hands-on training in a student-centered learning environment. Through the 2+2 option, students receive the same advantages of a two-year program while having an opportunity to expand upon their base knowledge while working toward the Bachelor of Science in Management degree. The 2+2 Bachelor of Science in Managment degree with concentrations in Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice and Management of Information Systems. The college is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Kaplan University-Des Moines Campus is Vatterott College-Des Moines (11.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Vatterott College-Des MoinesPrivate, for profit194 students | 11.10 Mi7000 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515)309-9000 11.10194 - 35,488 students | 11.70 Mi2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
5159646200 11.7035,488 - 1,600 students | 50.50 Mi1501 W. Townline Street
Creston, IA 50801
(641)782-7081 50.501,600 - 2,041 students | 51.00 Mi3700 S Center St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641)752-7106 51.002,041 - 5,686 students | 62.30 MiOne Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515)576-7201 62.305,686
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