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Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny,
IA
•2-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate67%
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About Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines Area Community College is a public, state college in the town of Ankeny, Iowa. Des Moines Area Community College was founded in 1966. The college enrolls around 21,637 students a year, including 21,637 undergraduate students.
2002 Acceptance Rate for Des Moines Area Community College
It is not competitive to get into Des Moines Area Community College. Around 67% of applicants get into Des Moines Area Community College each year. In 2002, 6,810 students applied to Des Moines Area Community College and 4,577 were admitted.
| Des Moines Area Community College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 67% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Des Moines Area Community College is located in Ankeny, Iowa,.
If you want to see Des Moines Area Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 80 and Interstate 35 to Ankeny, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Des Moines International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Des Moines Area Community College and Ankeny are like without leaving home.
College Info
Des Moines Area Community College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Des Moines Area Community College is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Des Moines Area Community College is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Des Moines Area Community College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
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Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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Des Moines Area Community College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$14,340
In State$19,680
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,340
$10,680
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$8,190
$8,190
Books
$810
$810
Student Life
Wondering what life at Des Moines Area Community College is like? There are approximately 21,637 students enrolled at Des Moines Area Community College. 24% percent of students attend school full-time, 97% percent are from IA and 3% percent of students are from other states.
24%
Full Time76%
Part Time97%
In State3%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
21,637
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
67%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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