DMACC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,220

Cost of attendance at Des Moines Area Community College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,440

Cost of attendance at Des Moines Area Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Des Moines Area Community College was $9,667. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at DMACC

DMACC net price calculator

$9,667

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Iowa and nationwide.

Iowa's average	$16,084
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of DMACC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$9,667	$371 (4%)	$8,582	$8,682	$10,962	$13,017	$13,714
2021	$9,296	$185 (2%)	$8,177	$8,122	$10,282	$11,632	$11,219
2020	$9,481	$242 (3%)	$7,776	$8,543	$10,468	$12,709	$13,179
2019	$9,239	$756 (8%)	$7,966	$8,665	$10,881	$12,760	$13,061
2018	$9,995	$390 (4%)	$8,811	$9,227	$10,906	$12,800	$13,248
2017	$10,385	$280 (3%)	$9,263	$9,744	$11,897	$13,662	$13,918
2016	$10,105	$265 (3%)	$9,076	$9,922	$11,982	$13,569	$13,967
2015	$10,370	$155 (2%)	$9,445	$10,176	$12,263	$14,034	$14,241
2014	$10,215	--	$9,499	$9,942	$12,206	$13,715	$13,886

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Des Moines Area Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$17,740	$90	$5,220	$11,710	$810
2021	$17,650	$580 (3%)	$5,100	$11,680	$870
2020	$17,070	$330 (2%)	$4,800	$11,366	$904
2019	$16,740	$760 (5%)	$4,680	$10,738	$1,322
2018	$15,980	$104	$4,530	$10,110	$1,340
2017	$15,876	$801 (5%)	$4,410	$9,940	$1,526
2016	$16,677	$171 (1%)	$3,913	$11,294	$1,470
2015	$16,506	$304 (2%)	$4,170	$10,866	$1,470
2014	$16,202	$350 (2%)	$4,080	$10,722	$1,400
2013	$15,852	--	$3,990	$10,546	$1,316

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does DMACC provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 224 dormitories available to its students at $5,000 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at DMACC is $556 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: DMACC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $810.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, DMACC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,116

If living off-campus, with family: $3,898

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,898
How much is DMACC application fees?: DMACC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: DMACC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Des Moines Area Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$174	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$348	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Des Moines Area Community College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Des Moines Area Community College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	$5,000	N/A	224
2021	N/A	$4,800	N/A	224
2020	N/A	$4,800	N/A	224
2019	N/A	$4,800	N/A	224
2018	N/A	$4,600	N/A	224
2017	N/A	$4,596	N/A	208
2016	N/A	$4,400	N/A	208

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Des Moines Area Community College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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