Des Moines Area Community College

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Des Moines Area Community College.

Student Body

Des Moines Area Community College has 23,697 total students. 23,697 are undergraduates and 0 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at Des Moines Area Community College over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at Des Moines Area Community College:

Gender

More women than men attend Des Moines Area Community College. In the undergraduate class, 54% are women and 46% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Des Moines Area Community College as of 2026.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Des Moines Area Community College is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact Des Moines Area Community College to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.