Des Moines Area Community College
School info
3.7
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.8
Food
3.2
Clubs
3.2
Facilities
4
Internet
3.7
Location
4.2
Opportunities
3.8
Safety
4.7
Social
3.2
Happiness
3.9
Basic Information
Location
- Ankeny, IA
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public community college
- Established: March 18, 1968
- Founder: Paul Lowery, State Board of Public Instruction
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Over 200
Key Area
- Agriculture
- Animals
- & Natural Resources
- Health Science & Fitness
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Information Technology
- Math & Science
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 20,431
- Undergraduates: Around 20,431 students (as of Fall 2023)
- Academic Staff: 2,000
Notable Alumni
- Bonnie Campbell
- Lolo Jones
- Jason Momoa
- Scott Schebler
- Bucky O'Connor
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Students talk about this school
Good reviews
Overall 5
Super cute community college that is hands on and values their students. They have housing on campus for some of their locations and are very active in the community. They even have pantries where they offer free food and basic necessities for students who are in need.
Overall 4.7
The mast majority of the professors I've had want students to succeed, and they'll go out of their way to help you. The classes are small and the Ankeny campus is really nice. Good scholarship opportunities if you apply.
Overall 4.7
This college is great with mostly caring professors. They are there when you need them! Food selection is limited but the community is nice to attend.
Overall 4.7
I think this is a great college that has a lot of options for different types of students. The school has multiple campuses, though I mostly attend the Ankeny one. I think there are a lot of resources here and many more clubs and activities than people realize. I think it's a great school!
Overall 4.7
Super cheap! Your classes are small so you get more one on one with your professor if you are struggling. Highly recommend!
Overall 4.4
Really good school but a little off the beaten path if you live in WDM or waukee
Overall 4.4
Great School overall. Excellent Staff.
Overall 4.4
Super cheap and affordable school. The classes are small, so students are able to get more one-on-one time with their professors. The campus is also clean, and the professors and students are nice.
Overall 4.4
I think everything is really good.
Overall 4.3
Great School!
Bad reviews
Overall 0.9
This school is terrible. No one will help you if you have questions. Online classes are awkward and inaccurate. Professors clearly don't understand how to teach via online classes.
Overall 1.2
I agree. Lots of campus crime. Assaults,Harrassment,Theft. Not a safe place for people who cannot defend themselves. Bad Security. I will be tranfering.
Overall 1.2
Schools attention to Disabled students are TERRIBLE!! Dean of students only cares about not getting sued. Safety of Handicapped is not a concern to him or disablity director. Shame shame shame.