Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines Area Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Ankeny, IA. It offers 166 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1974 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 23,697 students attended Des Moines Area Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 355 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 603 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 897 (full-time) and 609 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Des Moines Area Community College is 39% and transfer-out rate is 17%. The retention rate is 63% at the school.
| Student Population | 23,697 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 39% |
| Number of Faculty | 958 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Des Moines Area Community College is $6,690
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
22% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,524 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $6,690 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,524 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Des Moines Area Community College offers 89 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 3,302 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 8 | 0 | 1,345 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 46 | 4 | 1,523 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 35 | 3 | 434 |
| Total | 89 | 7 | 3,302 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Des Moines Area Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 3,302 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 1,345 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 1,523 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 434 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 0 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 27 completers |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | ✕ | 27 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✕ | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 184 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 184 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | ✕ | 8 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 1,126 completers |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 194 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 932 |
| Total | 1,345 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 23,697 students have enrolled into Des Moines Area Community College. By gender, 10,383 male and 13,314 female students are attending the school.
There are 16,125 White (68.05%), 1,708 Black/African American (7.21%), 2,110 Hispanic (8.90%), 961 Asian (4.06%), and 4,891 students with other races. 80 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 23,697 | 10,383 | 13,314 |
| American Indian/Native American | 107 | 54 | 53 |
| Asian | 961 | 446 | 515 |
| Black/African American | 1,708 | 634 | 1,074 |
| Hispanic | 2,110 | 866 | 1,244 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| White | 16,125 | 7,116 | 9,009 |
| Two More | 405 | 156 | 249 |
| Un-Known | 2,189 | 1,069 | 1,120 |
| Non-resident Alien | 80 | 34 | 46 |
Directory Information
- 2006 Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
- 515-964-6200
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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