Des Moines Area Community College

The Des Moines Area Community College, also known as DMACC, is a community college in Iowa, United States. It was officially founded on March 18, 1966, and was designated as Merged Area XI. The campus is spread across an area of 6,560 square miles. DMACC is known for its programs in computing, nursing, and vocational training.

The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. DMACC is home to many clubs and organizations that assist in the overall development of students. Some of the clubs are the American Sign Language Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Environmental Conservation Club, and Medical Assistant.

DMACC’s student body has an impressive number of international students. The college's ISCAC (International) club provides various facilities and services to foreign students. The students also participate in various sports. The athletic teams are nicknamed the Bears.

Campus Location

2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023-3993
USA
Main Tel: (515) 964-6241
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Des Moines Area Community College Highlights

Where Des Moines Area Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in production trades, office and administration, funeral and mortuary science, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Large number of students.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Library on-campus
Study abroad option
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	1,459	46
1-2 year certificate	312	27
< 1 year certificate	239	26

Students

The student enrollment at Des Moines Area Community College was 18,320 in 2007 (10,753 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
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 US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Des Moines Area Community College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Kirkwood Community College	Cedar Rapids, IA	15,091
Daytona State College	Daytona Beach, FL	13,675
Tulsa Community College	Tulsa, OK	16,881
Cuyahoga Community College District	Cleveland, OH	24,563
Florida Community College at Jacksonville	Jacksonville, FL	24,939
Brigham Young University-Idaho	Rexburg, ID	13,824
San Francisco State University	San Francisco, CA	30,125
Salt Lake Community College	Salt Lake City, UT	25,235
Central Piedmont Community College	Charlotte, NC	18,052
Grand Rapids Community College	Grand Rapids, MI	15,212

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
Without tenure; tenure not available		322

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (25 awarded)

Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (249 awarded)

Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration and Management
Marketing/Marketing Management
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (47 awarded)

Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (10 awarded)

Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (37 awarded)

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING (5 awarded)

Surveying Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (45 awarded)

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 (44 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant
Community Organization and Advocacy

FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (25 awarded)

Funeral Service and Mortuary Science

HOSPITALITY (7 awarded)

Hospitality Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (22 awarded)

Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services

LAW (25 awarded)

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (714 awarded)

Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (115 awarded)

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 (13 awarded)

Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (25 awarded)

Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (146 awarded)

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 (251 awarded)

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (8 awarded)

Dietitian Assistant
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (60 awarded)

General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (26 awarded)

Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (60 awarded)

Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (2 awarded)

Biotechnology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (49 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician