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Des Moines Area Community College, Iowa

Overview of Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College can be found in Ankeny, Iowa (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.

Des Moines Area Community College Selectivity

The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Student Body

In 2005, 16,046 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.

Contacting Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50021-3993
General Phone: (515) 964-6241
Admissions Phone: (515) 965-7337
Financial Aid Phone: (515) 964-6282
http://www.dmacc.edu

Des Moines Area Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Des Moines Area Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts646liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine297licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant
Business And Management227business management, accounting, marketing, sales and marketing, apparel marketing, accounting technology, sales, retail, ...
Medical Assistant And Technician141phlebotomy, dental assistant, dental hygienist, veterinary assistant, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech, medical assistant
Mechanics And Repair133automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, communications install and repair, industrial electronics tech, industrial mechanics
Computer Science And Engineering73computer support, information technology, computer applications programming, computer services management
Security And Law Enforcement65criminal justice and police, fire protection tech
Office And Administration57general office occupations, office management, office data entry
Agricultural Science And Management48agricultural supply
Family And Social Work42child care provider, community organization
Medical Adminstration37medical secretary, health care administration
Engineering Technician35civil engineering tech, mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, electronics tech, occupational safety tech
Law33legal assistant
Cooking And Culinary Arts28chef training
Production Trades24tool and die tech, welding, cabinetmaking, machinist
Photography And Commercial Art21commercial art
Landscaping And Horticulture18horticultural business
Funeral And Mortuary Science14funeral and mortuary
Media14desktop publishing and imaging
Hospitality10hospitality management
Engineering8surveying engineering
Science6biotechnology
Construction Trades6carpentry
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy5dietitian assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Des Moines Area Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,42046
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years29325
Award of less than 1 academic year27526

Student Body

In 2005, Des Moines Area Community College had a total enrollment of 16,046 students (9,625 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White82%
Black5%
Hispanic2%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Other Races6%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 1820%
18-1924%
20-2116%
22-2412%
25-2910%
30-346%
35-394%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Iowa98%
Foreign countries1%
State unknown1%

Des Moines Area Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time54 %
Part-Time29 %

Des Moines Area Community College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Ankeny, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Des Moines Area Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (515) 965-7337

Des Moines Area Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,850
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,700
Books and supplies$ 860

Financial Aid:
Des Moines Area Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 712000)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (515) 964-6282

Des Moines Area Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track146125

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year59$62,38625$65,540
All faculty totalcalendar year59$62,38625$65,540

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year87$47,979100$48,666
All faculty totalacademic year87$47,979100$48,666

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Des Moines Area Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total332457
Basketball151530
Baseball18018
All Other Sports099

Des Moines Area Community College Degree Programs (2005)

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

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
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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

SCIENCE
Biotechnology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

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Des Moines Area Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Des Moines Area Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Des Moines Area Community College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Des Moines Area Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Des Moines Area Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Des Moines Area Community College % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Des Moines Area Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Des Moines Area Community College % of degrees in medical adminstration
% of degrees in agricultural science and management
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Des Moines Area Community College % of degrees in agricultural science and management
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Des Moines Area Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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 placement 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

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