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Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College

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.

Overview of Des Moines Area Community College

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.

Des Moines Area Community College Selectivity

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

Student Body

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.

Contacting Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023-3993
General Phone: (515) 964-6241
http://www.dmacc.edu

Des Moines Area Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts714liberal arts and sciences, language translation
Nursing And Emergency Medicine251licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant
Business And Management249business management, marketing, accounting, sales and marketing, accounting technology, sales, small business management, apparel marketing, ...
Medical Support And Technology146phlebotomy, veterinary assistant, dental hygienist, dental assistant, medical assistant, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech, surgical tech
Mechanics And Repair115automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, communications install and repair, industrial mechanics, industrial electronics tech
Office And Administration60general office occupations, office management
Production Trades60welding, tool and die tech, machinist, cabinetmaking
Security And Law Enforcement49criminal justice and police, fire protection tech
Computer Science And Engineering47computer support, information technology, computer services management, computer applications programming
Engineering Technician45mechanical drafting, civil engineering tech, architectural drafting, electronics tech
Family And Social Work44child care provider, community organization
Cooking And Culinary Arts37chef training
Photography And Commercial Art26commercial art
Law25legal assistant
Funeral And Mortuary Science25funeral and mortuary
Agricultural Science And Management25agricultural supply
Medical Administration25medical secretary, health care administration
Landscaping And Horticulture22horticultural business
Media13desktop publishing and imaging
Construction Trades10electrician, carpentry
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy8dietitian assistant, sports and fitness management
Hospitality7hospitality management
Engineering5surveying engineering
Science2biotechnology

Number of programs and degrees for Des Moines Area Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,45946
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years31227
Award of less than 1 academic year23926

Student Body

In 2007, Des Moines Area Community College had a total enrollment of 18,320 students (10,753 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White79%
Black5%
Hispanic3%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown8%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1827%
18-1922%
20-2113%
22-2411%
25-2910%
30-345%
35-394%
40-495%
50-642%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Iowa97%
(International Students)1%
Minnesota1%

Des Moines Area Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time57 %
Part-Time30 %

Des Moines Area Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Des Moines Area Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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)

Des Moines Area Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track169153

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year53$69,49527$69,035
All faculty totalcalendar year53$69,49527$69,035

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year116$49,774126$51,945
All faculty totalacademic year116$49,774126$51,945

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

Des Moines Area Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total422870
Basketball221133
Baseball20020
All Other Sports01717

Des Moines Area Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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

SCIENCE
Biotechnology

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

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 3%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 production trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Des Moines Area Community College % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Des Moines Area Community College % of degrees in office and administration
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Des Moines Area Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in funeral and mortuary science
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Des Moines Area Community College % of degrees in funeral and mortuary science
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Des Moines Area Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Des Moines Area Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
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 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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