Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny, Iowa 50023-3993
Data updated 2024 · Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Public Certificate Suburb: Large
$5,340
In-State Tuition
$41,018
Earnings (10yr)
10,110
Undergrads
$10,487
Avg Net Price

Costs & Financial Aid

In-state tuition at Des Moines Area Community College is $5,340 and out-of-state tuition is $10,680. After financial aid, the average net price is $10,487. About 17.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

$5,340
In-State Tuition
$10,680
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,487
Avg Net Price
Cost Category Amount
In-State Tuition$5,340
Out-of-State Tuition$10,680
Room & Board (On Campus)$7,702
Books & Supplies$810
Total Cost of Attendance$14,569
Average Net Price (After Aid)$10,487
Students Receiving Pell Grants17.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans13.6%

Outcomes & Earnings

Graduates of Des Moines Area Community College earn a median salary of $41,018 ten years after enrollment. Median student debt at graduation is $11,000, with an estimated monthly loan payment of $116.

Earnings After Enrollment

$39,349
6 Years
$40,035
8 Years
$41,018
10 Years
$11,000
Median Debt
Outcome Metric Value
Median Earnings (6 Years After)$39,349/yr
Median Earnings (8 Years After)$40,035/yr
Median Earnings (10 Years After)$41,018/yr
Median Student Debt$11,000
Est. Monthly Loan Payment (10yr)$116/mo
3-Year Repayment Rate40.1%

Student Body

Des Moines Area Community College has 10,110 undergraduate students. The student body is 54.7% female. About 36.9% are first-generation college students. The average age at entry is 23.8.

Demographics

White
71.3%
Hispanic
9.2%
Black
8.1%
Asian
4.2%
Two or More
3.9%
Student Metric Value
Total Undergraduates10,110
Female Students54.7%
First-Generation Students36.9%
Average Age at Entry23.8
Students Over 2517.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to attend Des Moines Area Community College?
In-state tuition at Des Moines Area Community College is $5,340 and out-of-state tuition is $10,680. After financial aid, the average net price is $10,487.
What is the average salary after graduating from Des Moines Area Community College?
Graduates of Des Moines Area Community College earn a median salary of $41,018 per year, measured 10 years after enrollment. At 6 years after enrollment, the median is $39,349.
How many students attend Des Moines Area Community College?
Des Moines Area Community College has 10,110 undergraduate students. The student body is 54.7% female. About 36.9% are first-generation college students.

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