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# Des Moines Area Community College

Public two-year college in the Des Moines area enrolling over 24,000 students with low tuition.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 41.707348, -93.611597

### Summary

Public two-year college in the Des Moines area enrolling over 24,000 students with low tuition.

### Description

Des Moines Area Community College is a public two-year institution in Ankeny, Iowa, serving the Des Moines metropolitan region. The college enrolls over 24,000 students and offers associate degree and certificate programs with a primary focus on liberal arts and sciences, general studies, and humanities.

Annual in-state tuition is $5,790, with a total cost of attendance of $11,190 including room and board. Out-of-state tuition runs $6,690 annually, bringing total out-of-state costs to $12,090. The college serves a large student population with relatively low barriers to entry, making it a financially accessible option for learners across Iowa and beyond.

DMACC functions as a transfer pathway to four-year institutions, with many students using their two-year degree to move into bachelor's programs. The college works well for students seeking an affordable entry point to higher education, those balancing education with work or family responsibilities, and learners exploring career options before committing to a university setting. More information is available at https://www.dmacc.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 153,214
- **State**: IA
- **City**: Ankeny
- **Address**: 2006 Ankeny Blvd
- **Zip Code**: 50023
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: https://www.dmacc.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Suburb
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $5,790
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $6,690
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $11,190
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $12,090
- **Room and Board**: $5,400
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 24,418
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $150,615,857
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Large
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities