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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.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 646 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 297 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Business And Management | 227 | business management, accounting, marketing, sales and marketing, apparel marketing, accounting technology, sales, retail, ... |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 141 | phlebotomy, dental assistant, dental hygienist, veterinary assistant, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech, medical assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 133 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, communications install and repair, industrial electronics tech, industrial mechanics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 73 | computer support, information technology, computer applications programming, computer services management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 65 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Office And Administration | 57 | general office occupations, office management, office data entry |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 48 | agricultural supply |
| Family And Social Work | 42 | child care provider, community organization |
| Medical Adminstration | 37 | medical secretary, health care administration |
| Engineering Technician | 35 | civil engineering tech, mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, electronics tech, occupational safety tech |
| Law | 33 | legal assistant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 28 | chef training |
| Production Trades | 24 | tool and die tech, welding, cabinetmaking, machinist |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 21 | commercial art |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 18 | horticultural business |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 14 | funeral and mortuary |
| Media | 14 | desktop publishing and imaging |
| Hospitality | 10 | hospitality management |
| Engineering | 8 | surveying engineering |
| Science | 6 | biotechnology |
| Construction Trades | 6 | carpentry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | dietitian assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Des Moines Area Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,420 | 46 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 293 | 25 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 275 | 26 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (515) 965-7337
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 146 | 125 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 59 | $62,386 | 25 | $65,540 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 59 | $62,386 | 25 | $65,540 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 87 | $47,979 | 100 | $48,666 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 87 | $47,979 | 100 | $48,666 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33 | 24 | 57 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 9 | 9 |
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
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
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 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission 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 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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