Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA2006 Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023-3993
515-964-6200
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) is a public community college in the state of Iowa. It is the largest community college in the state, with an enrollment of over 11,000 students. The college has campuses in Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, and West Des Moines.
DMACC offers over 100 programs of study, including associate degree and certificate programs. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. DMACC is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
DMACC is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees, who are appointed by the Governor of Iowa. The college is administered by a president, who is appointed by the Board of Trustees.
The college was established in 1966, and opened its doors to students in 1968. DMACC was created to provide accessible, affordable, and quality education to the residents of central Iowa.
Since its inception, DMACC has grown tremendously. The college has added new campuses, programs, and services to meet the ever-changing needs of its students and the community.
DMACC is committed to its mission of providing accessible, affordable, and quality education. The college strives to meet the needs of its students and the community, and to make a positive impact on the lives of those it serves.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 23051
Type: Public, 2-year
Main Website: https://www.dmacc.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.dmacc.edu/fin_aid/Pages/welcome.aspx
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $14900
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $20000
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Des Moines Area Community College is $60672.11. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Des Moines Area Community College. For graduates of Des Moines Area Community College, we saw an average early-career income of $42500.00 and mid-career income of $64000.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.