by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a DMACC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how DMACC measures up.
DMACC is ranked #796 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within Iowa, it ranks #11 of 48 for value.
Read the full DMACC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Des Moines Area Community College is ranked #23 out of #51 in Iowa for quality and #11 out of #48 for Iowa value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the DMACC financial aid page to be sure.
Des Moines Area Community College is ranked #796 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Des Moines Area Community College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at DMACC costs about $13,594. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $54,374 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $16,218 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $11,171 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $13,594 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $54,374 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the DMACC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What DMACC costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a DMACC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $64,872 | — | — |
| All Students | $54,374 | #796 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $44,684 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $64,872 | — | — |
| All Students | $54,374 | #11 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $44,684 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at DMACC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,302 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,309 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,794 |
| $75K–$110K | $13,631 |
| Over $110K | $14,269 |
About 52% of DMACC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,524 per year. Get more details on the DMACC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average DMACC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.