Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines Area Community College is one of the sixteen public 2-year colleges in Iowa. The campus is located in a suburb, in Ankeny.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 22,982 students attend the school. Every year 29% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students22,982 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate59% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 107 |
| Certificate | 24 | 189 |
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Marshalltown Community College
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112 miles away |
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Iowa Western Community College
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1974 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1987 - Current |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 06/01/1967 - 04/05/2012 |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $151/credit | |
| In State Students | $151/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $302/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,795 | $6,795 | $13,590 |
| ADN | 70 | $10,570 | $10,570 | $21,140 |
| BSN | 125 | $18,875 | $18,875 | $37,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 72% of Des Moines Area Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 44% | $3,901 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $335 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 13% | $1,844 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 21% | $1,031 |
| Federal Student Loans | 45% | $4,323 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $6,221 |
$9,995
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,811 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,227 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,906 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$12,800 |
| Over $110,000$13,248 |
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Student Population
22,982
Undergrads
0
Graduates
12,563
Women
10,419
Men
28%
Full-time
72%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
69% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
10% |
|
Hispanic |
8% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Iowa state board of nursing.
