The Des Moines Area Community College is a community college situated in Iowa. It offers classes in Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, and Des Moines (which make up the Urban Campus) and in Newton and West Des Moines (which are the components of the West campus). DMACC also offers a wide variety of online classes.
DMACC has major areas of focus in the fields of nursing, computing and vocational training, with more than 75 career programs. The college enjoys close ties with the three major regent universities in Iowa - Iowa State University, University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa.
The sports teams of DMACC are nicknamed the Bears. They compete in the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference and the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Des Moines Area Community College can be found in Ankeny, IA (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Des Moines Area Community College.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007, 18,320 students were enrolled in Des Moines Area Community College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"MISSION: Creating opportunities for your success."
More complete details are provided below.
Des Moines Area Community College
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023-3993
General Phone: (515) 964-6241
http://www.dmacc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 714 | liberal arts and sciences, language translation |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 251 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Business And Management | 249 | business management, marketing, accounting, sales and marketing, accounting technology, sales, small business management, apparel marketing, ... |
| Medical Support And Technology | 146 | phlebotomy, veterinary assistant, dental hygienist, dental assistant, medical assistant, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech, surgical tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 115 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, communications install and repair, industrial mechanics, industrial electronics tech |
| Office And Administration | 60 | general office occupations, office management |
| Production Trades | 60 | welding, tool and die tech, machinist, cabinetmaking |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 49 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 47 | computer support, information technology, computer services management, computer applications programming |
| Engineering Technician | 45 | mechanical drafting, civil engineering tech, architectural drafting, electronics tech |
| Family And Social Work | 44 | child care provider, community organization |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 37 | chef training |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 26 | commercial art |
| Law | 25 | legal assistant |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 25 | funeral and mortuary |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 25 | agricultural supply |
| Medical Administration | 25 | medical secretary, health care administration |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 22 | horticultural business |
| Media | 13 | desktop publishing and imaging |
| Construction Trades | 10 | electrician, carpentry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | dietitian assistant, sports and fitness management |
| Hospitality | 7 | hospitality management |
| Engineering | 5 | surveying engineering |
| Science | 2 | biotechnology |
Number of programs and degrees for Des Moines Area Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,459 | 46 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 312 | 27 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 239 | 26 |
In 2007, Des Moines Area Community College had a total enrollment of 18,320 students (10,753 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 27% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 97% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Ankeny, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,120 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Des Moines Area Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 712000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 169 | 153 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 53 | $69,495 | 27 | $69,035 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 53 | $69,495 | 27 | $69,035 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 116 | $49,774 | 126 | $51,945 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 116 | $49,774 | 126 | $51,945 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 42 | 28 | 70 |
| Basketball | 22 | 11 | 33 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 17 | 17 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING
Surveying Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Community Organization and Advocacy
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Des Moines Area Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in funeral and mortuary science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers athletic scholarships
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Des Moines Area Community College.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Des Moines Area Community College with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|||||
|
|||||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
|||||
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2009, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.