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Des Moines Area Community College

MISSION: Creating opportunities for your success.

General Information

Contact Information
2006 Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023-3993
www.dmacc.edu
webmaster@dmacc.cc.ia.us
General Info:(515) 964-6241
Financial Aid:(515) 964-6282
Admissions:(515) 965-7337
Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree

Type of Institution
Public, 2-year
Certificates Offered
Less than one year certificate
One but less than two year certificate

Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public Rural-serving Large
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance Learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/Evening college

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application.

Des Moines Area Community College FAFSA School Code

Credit Accepted
Dual Credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Student Population
16,854 (all undergraduate)
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Undergraduate Student Age
68% under 25, 26% over 25
Campus Housing
No

Admissions Information

  • This institution has an open admission policy. Contact the institution for more information.
  • Student Expenses

    UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES
    DETAILED EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
    Tuition and fees
    In-State $2,910 $2,850 $2,712
    Out-of-State $5,820 $5,700 $5,424
    Books and Supplies $900 $860 $790
    Living Arrangement
    Off Campus
    Room and Board $5,050 $4,914 $4,596
    Other $3,518 $3,278 $3,110
    Off Campus with Family
    Other $3,518 $3,278 $3,110
    TOTAL EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
    In-State
    Off Campus $12,378 $11,902 $11,208
    Off Campus with Family $7,328 $6,988 $6,612
    Out-Of-State
    Off Campus $15,288 $14,752 $13,920
    Off Campus with Family $10,238 $9,838 $9,324
    All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.

    Blog

    Parature Announces Fall 2008 Customer Advisory Council (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

    Oct 10 2008

    Distinguished Parature Customers Gather to Share Valuable Ideas on Future Products and Services.

    King-Irving neighborhood group to meet (The Altoona Herald-Mitchellville Index)

    Oct 9 2008

    The King-Irving Neighborhood Association will meet at the Forest Avenue Library at 6 tonight. Kimberly Hansen will discuss the Neighborhood Resident Leadership Classes being offered through Des Moines Area Community College. A whistling contest also is planned.

    Proofread much?

    Oct 2 2008

    Proofread much? Oct 2nd, 2008 by jodycakes I’m sure that the editor of this particular handbook had his behind handed to him on a platter. Iowa college apologizes for offensive typo In 10,000 handbooks,  ‘linch’ printed instead of ‘lunch’ in black history item Click here to read full story I have done years of writing, technical and otherwise -...

    DMACC economics prof says failed bailout ‘great day for democracy’

    Sep 30 2008

    Dr. Mark Maggio Des Moines Area Community College professor Mark Maggio says desperate Wall Streeters looking for a $700 billion bailout recall the story of the boy who cried wolf. The bailout package, pounded from the political left and right, failed in Congress Monday. “I thought yesterday was a great day for American democracy,” says Maggio, who teaches economics at several DMACC campuses around the state. ...