Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) is a public community college system established in 1966, with first classes held in 1968 on the Ankeny Campus. DMACC is the largest college in Iowa, serving over 34,000 credit students annually across multiple campuses in Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Perry, Urban, and West Des Moines. Known as Iowa's most affordable college, DMACC offers the lowest tuition and fees among Iowa's community colleges while consistently producing graduates with the highest median annual wages of any Iowa community college at five and ten years out. The Bears athletic teams compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). DMACC is recognized for its comprehensive transfer programs, strong employer partnerships, and career-focused workforce education in healthcare, technology, business, and skilled trades. Nearly half of DMACC students qualify for financial aid, and the college serves a critical role in Iowa's workforce pipeline.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$6,690
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $6,690
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
