Outcomes at DMACC
Graduation Rate
33.90%
Transfer-out Rate
12.87%
Retention Rate
63.00%
The graduation rate at Des Moines Area Community College is 33.90% last year which is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Iowa. 614 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,811 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 36.67%.
The transfer-out rate is 12.87% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Iowa. The retention rate (full-time students) is 63% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Iowa.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Des Moines Area Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Des Moines Area Community College. 614 students have completed and 233 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 172 students still enrolled and 792 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,811 | 926 | 885 |
| Completers | 614 (33.90%) | 293 (31.64%) | 321 (36.27%) |
| Transfer-out | 233 (12.87%) | 125 (13.50%) | 108 (12.20%) |
| Still Enrolled | 172 (9.50%) | 61 (6.59%) | 111 (12.54%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 792 (43.73%) | 447 (48.27%) | 345 (38.98%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 74 students have completed in 2 years and additional 77 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 614 (33.90%) |
293 (31.64%) |
321 (36.27%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 77 (4.25%) |
49 (5.29%) |
28 (3.16%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 537 (29.65%) |
244 (26.35%) |
293 (33.11%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 444 (24.52%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 74 (4.09%) |
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| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 370 (20.43%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33.90% (614/1,811) | 31.64% (293/926) | 36.27% (321/885) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 33.33% (1/3) | 0.00% (0/1) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Asian | 28.00% (14/50) | 26.92% (7/26) | 29.17% (7/24) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 20.35% (23/113) | 15.00% (6/40) | 23.29% (17/73) |
| Hispanic | 29.84% (37/124) | 31.03% (18/58) | 28.79% (19/66) |
| White | 36.03% (437/1,213) | 33.65% (215/639) | 38.68% (222/574) |
| Two or More Race | 21.52% (17/79) | 17.65% (6/34) | 24.44% (11/45) |
| Unknown | 37.62% (79/210) | 32.50% (39/120) | 44.44% (40/90) |