Paying for Des Moines Area Community College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $5,550 3.93% $11,100 3.93%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) are $5,550 for Iowa residents and $11,100 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,137 based on out-of-state tuition rate.
25% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,182. It could cover 37.68% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $12,726 for Iowa residents and $18,276 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Des Moines Area Community College is $5,550 for Iowa residents and $11,100 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.93% for Iowa residents and increased by 3.93% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($5,028) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,137.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of DMACC is $5,768 for Iowa residents and $11,537 for out-of-state students, a 3.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
DMACC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$5,340 $10,680$9,898
2023-2024$5,550$11,100$10,548
Change % 2023-20243.93%3.93%6.57%
2024-2025$5,768$11,537$11,241

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at DMACC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $185 for Iowa residents and $370 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$178$356
2023-2024$185$370
2024-2025$192$385

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $10,548 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.57% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 6.16% compared to the previous year.
The DMACC's 2024 on-campus COA is $16,908 for state residents and $22,458 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $19,968 for state residents and $25,518 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At DMACC
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$5,550
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$11,100
Room & Board$8,190$8,946
Personal Expenses$2,358$4,662
Books & Supplies$810
COA (In-State)$16,908$19,968
COA (Out-of-State)$22,458$25,518
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

DMACC Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Des Moines Area Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to DMACC
In-StateOut-of-State
Des Moines Area Community College$5,550$11,100
Kirkwood Community College$5,980$7,968
Eastern Iowa Community College District$4,680$6,299
Iowa Western Community College$6,780$6,930
Western Iowa Tech Community College$5,042$5,186
Iowa Central Community College$5,376$7,668
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