Des Moines Area Community College

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Des Moines Area Community College is a public institution located in Ankeny, IA. The... school has approximately 10734 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $47,542. The average age of students entering Des Moines Area Community College is 24. The most popular programs at the Des Moines Area Community College are: Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (35%), Health Professions And Related Programs (18%), Precision Production (7%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (7%) and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (6%).


Tuition & Fees
$10,200.00
Average Debt at Graduation
$11,000.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
17%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$114.16

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Des Moines Area Community College.

Tuition & Fees
$10,200.00
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$3,504.00
Total Expected Costs
$13,704.00

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$9,557.00
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $8,177.00
$30,001 - $48,000 $8,122.00
$48,001 - $75,000 $10,282.00
$75,001 - $110,000 $11,632.00
$110,000 + $11,219.00

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Des Moines Area Community College.

10,734 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 41%

Female Students: 59%

49% Full Time / 51% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 24

Low Income Students: 18%


Race / Ethnicity

The average student can expect to graduate from the Des Moines Area Community College with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$11,000.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
17%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$114.16

The graduation rate at the Des Moines Area Community College is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
31%
Students who Return after their First Year
60%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Des Moines Area Community College.

Associate Degrees
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Communications Technologies, Technicians and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Personal and Culinary Services
  • Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields

Certificate/Diploma
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Communications Technologies, Technicians and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Personal and Culinary Services
  • Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields

Most Popular Programs
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (35%)
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (18%)
  • Precision Production (7%)
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (7%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (6%)