Des Moines Area Community College

If you are thinking about applying to Des Moines Area Community College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Des Moines Area Community College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Des Moines Area Community College's admissions stats.

Des Moines Area Community College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Des Moines Area Community College.

Applying Early to Des Moines Area Community College?

Des Moines Area Community College does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to Des Moines Area Community College

It is not competitive to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Des Moines Area Community College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Des Moines Area Community College

What does Des Moines Area Community College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Make sure to check with Des Moines Area Community College for more information on admission factors.

Des Moines Area Community College Application Requirements

To apply to Des Moines Area Community College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Des Moines Area Community College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

GPA and Testing

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Des Moines Area Community College?

Des Moines Area Community College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Des Moines Area Community College looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Des Moines Area Community College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

What is a Good SAT Score for Des Moines Area Community College?

What is a Good ACT Score for Des Moines Area Community College?

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More Information on Transferring to Des Moines Area Community College

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to Des Moines Area Community College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Des Moines Area Community College Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Des Moines Area Community College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Des Moines Area Community College.

Do I have to submit test scores to Des Moines Area Community College?

✅ Des Moines Area Community College is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Des Moines Area Community College?

❌ Des Moines Area Community College does not offer early decision.

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