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Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines Area Community College is a large, public institution located in Ankeny, ia. Des Moines Area Community College offers associate degrees or certifications in 103 majors.
Key stats
2 Year, Public
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10,110 undergraduates
$5,340 undergraduate tuition
Academics
The degree or certification you pursue is major! Des Moines Area Community College is known for its top major, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Their student-faculty ratio is 19:1.
Graduation Rate
Retention Rate
19
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular programs
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Military and Protective Services
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Popular majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Homeland Security
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Precision Metal Working
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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Annual tuition & cost
In state
Annual tuition
$5,340
Additional expenses
Books & supplies
$810
Cost of attendance*
$16,048
Out of state
Annual tuition
$10,680
Additional expenses
Books & supplies
$810
Cost of attendance*
$21,388
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*Cost of attendance is the average of annual expenses including tuition, books, room, board, and other living estimated living expenses.
Student population
Who’s going to be there? Des Moines Area Community College has a total enrollment of 10,110, with gender‑binary students split 42% male and 58% female.
Total enrollment
N/AEnrollment by gender
Male
Female
Student type
Full-time
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
NA
Campus info
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Des Moines Area Community College so you have more information to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Des Moines Area Community College?
Des Moines Area Community College is located in Ankeny, ia.
How much does it cost for 2 years at Des Moines Area Community College?
The estimated cost for 2 years at Des Moines Area Community College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $32,096 .
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