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best affordable option with small classroom sizes and teachers that are, for the most part, enthusiastic about teaching and care about your learning. urban campus has a very diverse and welcoming student body, highly contrasting the ankeny campus, which has more of the stereotypical "college" feel to it. i've never had a bad experience at either one - but i prefer urban more, because of how colorful it is, and how willing classmates are to help one another, and equally hardworking.

As an undergraduate traditional student looking for a college for an affordable price with the feel of a university in regards to campus involvement, I was able to achieve this mission at Des Moines Area Community College. Des Moines Area Community College prepares you for the real world and uses real life applications in a way college students can understand. The resources at Des Moines Area Community College are endless.

DMACC has an excellent variety of courses and programs. The teachers are, in my experience, knowledgeable and hard working. The campus and facilities are a little dated, but adequate.

DMACC is an affordable school whether you area full time student or a full time working citizen looking to further your education. DMACC has a great layout with all buildings in sight, easy to find. DMACC staff is very friendly and willing to help in whatever way they can.

The tuition is very affordable. There is lots of help to help in almost all of your classes. Most of the classes here will transfer to other 4 year university's.

As long as you do the work it is not a difficult course load. So far I have only had to write one essay, less than two pages long, and I'm 2 months in taking four class. The vast majority of work outside of class has just been reading over material, most of which is gone over in class anyway

DMACC has a small quiet campus that is easily accessible for new students to find. There is not much to do on campus but it is growing with new clubs opening up for a variety of interests. Over all I would recommend DMACC to anyone in the area but not enough there to draw in students from out of town.

DMACC is small college at its finest. The people there are great, and I cannot wait to attend. It is perfect if your looking for a college where you are more than just another student.

A very flexible school and friendly staff if you find the right people. There are lots of locations nearby and many career opportunities. Overall, I personally think DMACC is a great college.

Good for anyone who hasn't decided a major! If you have decided a major, it is a great place to get your general education courses out of the way before transferring. The staff is friendly and easy to work with.