Des Moines Area Community College

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 23,051 undergrads and no graduate students. Des Moines Area Community College offers on-campus housing for students.

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.

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

There are no fraternities or sororities at Des Moines Area Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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.

Learn more about life at Des Moines Area Community College on the Student Life page.

2021 Des Moines Area Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
In-State Tuition	$5,100
Out-of-State	$10,200
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Des Moines Area Community College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a better idea of what Des Moines Area Community College offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Des Moines Area Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of 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 rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

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. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $6.3 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

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.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some 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! No one should ever pay to fill out 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, how does Des Moines Area Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! 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?

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

If you want to see Des Moines Area Community College for yourself, 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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