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 ($5,066) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,152.
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
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
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| 2022-2023 | $5,340 |
$10,680 | $9,898 |
| 2023-2024 | $5,550 | $11,100 | $10,548 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 3.93% | 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)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $178 | $356 |
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| 2023-2024 | $185 | $370 |
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| 2024-2025 | $192 | $385 |
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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-Campus | Off Campus |
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| Tuition & Fees (In-State) | $5,550 |
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| Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State) | $11,100 |
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| Room & Board | $8,190 | $8,946 |
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| Personal Expenses | $2,358 | $4,662 |
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| Books & Supplies | $810 |
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| COA (In-State) | $16,908 | $19,968 |
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| COA (Out-of-State) | $22,458 | $25,518 |
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DMACC Tuition Charts
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