For the academic year 2023-2024, DMACC's tuition & fees is $5,550 for state residents and $11,100 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its DMACC's tuition is quite high. The average tuition of the schools is $5,825 for in-state and $7,366 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to DMACC is lower than community colleges' average, which is $4,992 for in-state and $14,143 for out-of-state students in 2024.
Des Moines Area Community College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,100 and Western Iowa Tech Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,186 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to DMACC is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between DMACC and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Des Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny, IA | $5,550 | $11,100 | $185 | $370 | $810 | $8,190 | $8,946 |
| Eastern Iowa Community College DistrictDavenport, IA | $4,680 | $6,288 | $195 | $262 | $2,000 | $6,858 | $8,244 |
| Hawkeye Community CollegeWaterloo, IA | $6,308 | $6,598 | $211 | $221 | $1,136 | - | $8,942 |
| Indian Hills Community CollegeOttumwa, IA | $4,872 | $6,120 | $203 | $255 | $2,136 | $7,608 | $9,840 |
| Iowa Central Community CollegeFort Dodge, IA | $5,376 | $7,668 | $200 | $295 | $1,460 | $7,580 | $7,580 |
| Iowa Western Community CollegeCouncil Bluffs, IA | $6,780 | $6,930 | $209 | $214 | $1,240 | $8,750 | $8,416 |
| Kirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids, IA | $5,980 | $7,968 | $210 | $281 | $1,000 | - | $7,362 |
| North Iowa Area Community CollegeMason City, IA | $6,436 | $9,245 | $188 | $281 | $1,420 | $7,488 | $9,367 |
| Northeast Iowa Community CollegeCalmar, IA | $6,600 | $7,470 | $195 | $224 | $1,200 | - | $9,000 |
| Southeastern Community CollegeWest Burlington, IA | $6,450 | $6,450 | $215 | $215 | $1,354 | $9,844 | $7,452 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeSioux City, IA | $5,042 | $5,186 | $173 | $179 | $1,200 | $6,291 | $6,291 |
| Average | $5,825 | $7,366 | $199 | $254 | $1,360 | $7,826 | $8,313 |