Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College Overview

Des Moines Area Community College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Ankeny, Iowa. Des Moines Area Community College was founded in 1966 and enrolls 20,536 undergrads and no graduate students. Des Moines Area Community College ensures housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Des Moines Area Community College!

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Des Moines Area Community College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Des Moines Area Community College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Des Moines Area Community College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? Des Moines Area Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Des Moines Area Community College on the Student Life page.

2022 Des Moines Area Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$5,340
Out-of-State	$10,680

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Is Des Moines Area Community College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" varies. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a clearer sense of what Des Moines Area Community College offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Des Moines Area Community College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It guages how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Des Moines Area Community College Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Des Moines Area Community College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Des Moines Area Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Des Moines Area Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Des Moines Area Community College's endowment was valued at $6.5 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Des Moines Area Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Des Moines Area Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Des Moines Area Community College.

Based on this information, does Des Moines Area Community College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Des Moines Area Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Des Moines Area Community College Located?

Des Moines Area Community College is located in the small town setting of Ankeny, Iowa.

If you would like to see Des Moines Area Community College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 80 and Interstate 35 to Ankeny, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Des Moines International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Des Moines Area Community College and Ankeny are like without leaving home.

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