Ankeny, IA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community College (in-state) | $5,790 | — |
| IA average | $23,680 | -76% |
| National average | $18,082 | -68% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $5,790 | $23,160 |
| Out-of-state | $6,690 | $26,760 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Des Moines Area Community College ranks 7 by in-state tuition among the 49 IA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 16% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Des Moines Area Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Ellsworth Community College | $5,496 |
| Iowa Central Community College | $5,496 |
| Marshalltown Community College | $5,496 |
| Kirkwood Community College | $6,176 |
In-state tuition at Des Moines Area Community College is $5,790 per year; out-of-state students pay $6,690.
Des Moines Area Community College in-state tuition is 76% below the IA average of $23,680.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Des Moines Area Community College is 68% below that.
$5,790 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Des Moines Area Community College comes to about $23,160 for an in-state student and $26,760 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Des Moines Area Community College ranks 7 out of the 49 IA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.