Des Moines Area Community College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Ankeny, IA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$5,790
Out-of-State Tuition$6,690
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Des Moines Area Community College vs. State and National Averages

Des Moines Area Community CollegeIA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$5,790$23,680$18,082
vs. average—-76%-68%

Other colleges in Ankeny

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminaryPrivate nonprofit405$20,270

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Des Moines Area Community College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$41,018
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)39%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$11,000
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants16%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over16%
First-generation students37%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Des Moines Area Community College?

In-state tuition at Des Moines Area Community College is $5,790 and out-of-state tuition is $6,690, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Des Moines Area Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Des Moines Area Community College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Des Moines Area Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Des Moines Area Community College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Des Moines Area Community College?

Des Moines Area Community College enrolls about 10,446 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Is Des Moines Area Community College expensive?

In-state tuition at Des Moines Area Community College is $5,790, which is 76% below the IA average of $23,680.

How much do graduates of Des Moines Area Community College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Des Moines Area Community College are $41,018 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Des Moines Area Community College take on?

The median debt among Des Moines Area Community College graduates who borrowed is $11,000, according to College Scorecard.