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Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College
2006 South Ankeny Boulevard, https://www.dmacc.edu/
Ankeny, IA 50023

Official telephone: (515) 964-6200
Fax number: (515) 964-6391
Website: https://dmacc.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 515 362-2127 2127
800 362-2127 2127 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I not used, ACT not used, SAT I or ACT not used
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report not considered
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 2,702
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,874
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 13
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 8
Admission may be deferred: yes

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