Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus

The Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus is a public community college that provides an avenue for students to complete their education without the financial burden of out-of-state tuition. The campus offers courses in vocational studies, general education, and liberal arts. 

Des Moines Area Community College's mission is to provide accessible, affordable high quality educational opportunities through open access in order to enhance the success of our diverse communities and contribute to regional economic development. Our vision is to be recognized as one of the premier colleges in Iowa for student success rates while maintaining affordability.

The Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus is a public, two-year community college. Located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, DMA offers classes and programs for students across Central Iowa. With over 25 academic transfer degrees or certificates available, DMA is committed to providing high-quality education at an affordable cost with flexible schedules and meaningful connections to the local workforce. 

Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus was established on October 9th 1964 as part of a plan by the former Polk County Board of Education to provide additional educational opportunities for students who were not served by other institutions. The name "Urban" was chosen because it reflected both the location of the campus in downtown Des Moines and its commitment to serving urban populations.

DMACC is a community college that offers two-year degrees in fields such as business administration, health sciences, and public safety. The DMACC Urban Campus was established to serve the needs of our diverse population by offering training for employment and advancement in high demand fields. The campus emphasizes hands-on learning, digital literacy skills, and community service as part of its mission to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful today.

The mission of Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus is to provide a quality college education in an urban setting, accessible and affordable for all students. DACC provides the opportunity for success through academic programs that equip students with skills needed to succeed in today’s world. Located on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, just blocks from Drake University and downtown Des Moines businesses, DACC offers convenience as well as quality education at an affordable price. The Urban campus has been serving the Greater Des Moines area since 1974 by providing access to higher education without leaving home.

-Vision statement: 

DACC educates people who are passionate about learning; creates innovative solutions; empowers individuals with knowledge and skills necessary to live.Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus is a campus of Des Moines Area Community College. It is located in downtown Des Moines at the intersection of 12th and Walnut Streets. The Urban Campus offers Associate Degree, Certificate, and other programs to prepare students for careers or transfer to four-year institutions.

Location: United States, Iowa