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. Out of 6,810 applications received in 2023, 4,577 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to Des Moines Area Community College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Des Moines Area Community College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Des Moines Area Community College's admissions stats.

Des Moines Area Community College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	Yes

Des Moines Area Community College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Des Moines Area Community College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to Des Moines Area Community College?

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Des Moines Area Community College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Des Moines Area Community College Admissions

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How To Get Into Des Moines Area Community College

It is not competitive to get into Des Moines Area Community College. Des Moines Area Community College has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2022, Des Moines Area Community College accepted 67% of all applicants, about 4,577 from the 6,810 applicants.

Schools that are not competitive to get into, like Des Moines Area Community College, accept virtually all applicants regardless of high school rank or test scores.

Transferring to Des Moines Area Community College

It is not competitive to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Des Moines Area Community College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out. Curious about the factors that are considered by Des Moines Area Community College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Make sure to check with Des Moines Area Community College for more information on admission factors.

Des Moines Area Community College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Des Moines Area Community College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Des Moines Area Community College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	–	√	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	√	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Des Moines Area Community College?

Des Moines Area Community College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Des Moines Area Community College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Des Moines Area Community College

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to Des Moines Area Community College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Des Moines Area Community College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Des Moines Area Community College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Des Moines Area Community College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Des Moines Area Community College.

Does Des Moines Area Community College accept transfer credits?

✅ Des Moines Area Community College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Des Moines Area Community College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Do I have to submit test scores to Des Moines Area Community College?

✅ Des Moines Area Community College is not test optional.

What is Des Moines Area Community College's acceptance rate?

✅ Des Moines Area Community College has an acceptance rate of 67%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Des Moines Area Community College?

❌ Des Moines Area Community College does not offer early decision.

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