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Des Moines Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Des Moines

There are at least 10 colleges in Des Moines, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 10,801 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 9,086 full-time students, and a reported 3,310 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Des Moines; see particularly Ankeny colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Iowa Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.

Des Moines QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Kaplan University
Des Moines, Iowa

Kaplan University offers dozens of online degree programs, designed for learners who require maximum schedule flexibility. Some degrees cab be earned in as few as 12 months.

  • Programs: Accounting, Criminal Justice, Finance, Information Technology, International Studies, Management and Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal
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Kaplan University
Des Moines, Iowa

Kaplan University offers dozens of online degree programs, designed for learners who require maximum schedule flexibility. Some degrees cab be earned in as few as 12 months.

  • Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, History, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal
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Vatterott College
Des Moines, Iowa

Offers diploma and degree programs in health care, business, computer science, and technical fields. Located in several campus locations across the Midwest

  • Programs: Automotive Marine and Aviation, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Networking, HVAC Electrical Construction, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Science Technologies
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Des Moines Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

American College of Hairstyling-Des Moines
603 E Sixth St
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

  • Programs: barber.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 18 students, 18 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Iowa School of Beauty
3305 70th St
Des Moines, Iowa 50322-3203

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 137 students, 137 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

AIB College of Business
2500 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, Iowa 50321-1799

  • Programs: business, accounting, court reporting, tourism and travel, administrative assistant, information technology, computer programming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 965 students, 729 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 545 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Member of a national athletic association.

Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
3200 Grand Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50312

  • Programs: osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant, podiatry, public health, health care facilities management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,615 students, 1,444 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Drake University
2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50311-4505

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, pharmacy, business management, curriculum and instruction, public administration, management science, marketing, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 5,617 students, 4,711 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,209 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-630. Math: 550-660.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Grand View College
1200 Grandview Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50316

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business, elementary school teaching, liberal arts and sciences, biology, criminal justice and safety, human services, graphic design.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,748 students, 1,503 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 556 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 410-540. Math: 420-530. Writing: 440-520.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Iowa Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology
1200 Pleasant St
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1453

  • Programs: radiation therapist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 21 students, 21 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Mercy College of Health Sciences
928 Sixth Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1239

  • Programs: registered nursing, radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, medical assistant, nuclear medical tech, health care administration, EMT paramedic.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 680 students, 523 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Ankeny Colleges227,11718,709305
Indianola Colleges112,9982,0391,203
Johnston Colleges18,649260 

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