Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA
Des Moines Area Community College is a community college located in Ankeny, IA, serving approximately 10,406 students. It has an open admissions policy.
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Tuition
$5,550
Acceptance
100%
Students
10,406
Type
Community College
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$5,550
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,100
Avg On-Campus Living
$8,190
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,946
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.7×Graduates earn about 3.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
34%
Freshman Retention
62%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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ACT range
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Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
10,406
Undergrads
10,406
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
180
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
49
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.86
Property Rate / 1,000
1.92
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Ankeny
Violent Rate / 100k
164
Property Rate / 100k
1,818
Location
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Ankeny, IA 50023