Overview

Des Moines Area Community College is a 2-year institution located in Ankeny, IA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2006 South Ankeny Boulevard
https://www.dmacc.edu/
Ankeny, IA  50023
United States

Contact Shelli Allen
VP, Enrollment Services & Student Success
Email: sallen14@dmacc.edu
Phone: 515-965-6622

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural/farm Supplies Retailing And Wholesaling
Applied Horticulture/horticultural Business Services, Other
Veterinary/animal Health Technology/technician And Veterinary Assistant
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biotechnology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Business/management
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
Apparel And Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration And Management, General
General Office Occupations And Clerical Services
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Office Management And Supervision
Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Prepress/desktop Publishing And Digital Imaging Design
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Information Technology
Network And System Administration/administrator
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Surveying Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Drafting And Architectural Cad/cadd
Automation Engineer Technology/technician
Biomedical Technology/technician
Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians
Computer Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Electromechanical/electromechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Hydraulics And Fluid Power Technology/technician
Mechanical Drafting And Mechanical Drafting Cad/cadd
Telecommunications Technology/technician
Water Quality And Wastewater Treatment Management And Recycling Technology/technician
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/assistant
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Language Interpretation And Translation
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician
Health/health Care Administration/management
Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training
Medical Administrative/executive Assistant And Medical Secretary
Medical/clinical Assistant
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Court Reporting And Captioning/court Reporter
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Autobody/collision And Repair Technology/technician
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Communications Systems Installation And Repair Technology/technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/technician
Industrial Mechanics And Maintenance Technology/technician
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Culinary Arts/chef Training
Funeral Service And Mortuary Science, General
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/machinist
Tool And Die Technology/technician
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Community Organization And Advocacy
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/police Science
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism
Fire Prevention And Safety Technology/technician
Fire Science/fire-fighting
Homeland Security
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Commercial And Advertising Art
Commercial Photography

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,810

Applied

4,577

Accepted

21,525

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,128

Females Applied

2,371

Females Accepted

57%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,545

Males Applied

2,094

Males Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

5,340

In-state

10,680

Out-of-state

5,340

In-district

Fees

8,190

Room & board

5,000

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

9,191

Avg. Financial Aid Package

9,002

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

1,545

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,509

Avg. Loan Aid

0

Avg. Grant Aid

5,603

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

91%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

21,525

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.25%
Black or African American	8.14%
White or Caucasian	71.28%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.39%
Asian	4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	3.93%
Other	2.23%

Gender

Male (43.85%)

Female (56.67%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Orientation and Drive Into DMACC Days

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Agri-Business Club, Horticulture Club, Hospitality Arts Club, Iowa Delta Epsilon Chi and Dental Hygienist Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No
Basketball
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Golf
Soccer		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf
Soccer		No	No
Volleyball