Des Moines Area Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

33%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
0%
International
22
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Des Moines Area Community College has a diverse student body with 33% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
66.9%(22,809)
Hispanic
8.7%(2,962)
African American
6.3%(2,158)
Asian
4.4%(1,496)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(105)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(15)
Two or More Races
2.1%(708)
Unknown
11.2%(3,831)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color33%
Total Enrollment34,206
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Des Moines Area Community College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Des Moines Area Community College has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.0%(15,390)
Women
55.0%(18,816)

Gender Statistics

Men15,390

45% of total enrollment

Women18,816

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Des Moines Area Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 22% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
47.0%(11,481)
18-19
21.0%(5,126)
20-21
9.5%(2,316)
22-24
6.3%(1,531)
25+
16.2%(3,964)

Age Diversity Insights

22%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Des Moines Area Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 165% in-state residents, -65% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(2,813)

Regional Representation

In-State2,813

165% of student body

States Represented

22 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

33%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age