by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 23,051 undergraduates in 2020, Des Moines Area Community College is a very large, public college located in Ankeny, Iowa. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Des Moines Area Community College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Des Moines Area Community College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Des Moines Area Community College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Des Moines Area Community College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Des Moines Area Community College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Des Moines Area Community College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Des Moines Area Community College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Des Moines Area Community College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Des Moines Area Community College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Des Moines Area Community College has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 23,051 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,703 (24.7%). Part-time attendance was 17,348 (75.3%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 5,703 | 17,348 | 23,051 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Des Moines Area Community College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Des Moines Area Community College #1834 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Des Moines Area Community College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Des Moines Area Community College Diversity Guide.
Des Moines Area Community College has a total of 113 student athletes, 51 men and 62 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $981,374 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $981,374 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Des Moines Area Community College Athletics