Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines Area Community College is a public college in Ankeny, IA. Its average net price is $7,005 a year - and the price families actually pay swings a lot by income, as the receipt below shows.
Money
Tuition and room and board for the 2025-26 academic year
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $5,136 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $5,316 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $5,903 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $7,295 |
| $110,001 and up | $11,627 |
$6,030Tuition 2025-26, In-State
$6,930Tuition 2025-26, Out-of-State
$7,005Average Net Price
$8,280Room and Board 2025-26, On-Campus
$810Books and Supplies
$3,456Other Expenses
18.4%Students on Pell Grants
10.9%Students With Federal Loans
Admissions
Not publishedAcceptance Rate
Not publishedSAT Reading, Middle Half
Not publishedSAT Math, Middle Half
Not publishedACT, Middle Half
Outcomes
| Horizon | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 6 years after entry | $44,290 |
| 8 years after entry | $45,711 |
| 10 years after entry | $46,331 |
Not publishedGraduation Rate
Not publishedRetention Rate
$11,000Median Debt at Graduation
Campus Facts
Ankeny, IALocation
Large suburbSetting
10,446Undergraduate Enrollment
PublicControl
Programs and What They Pay
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