A public university by the name of Des Moines Area Community College is located in Ankeny, IA. Des Moines Area Community College was founded in the year 1968. Des Moines Area Community College believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is "Life's Calling" and its official colors are blue/white. Across all the courses offered at Des Moines Area Community College, the enrolment stands at 23,258. The school has an academic staff of 2,000 who teach various courses to the students. Speaking of gender distribution, there are around 56% of the students who are females and 44% are males at Des Moines Area Community College. At DMACC, around 81% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several achievers in its 52 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Jason Momoa, Scott Schebler, Lolo Jones, and Chuck Connors. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. A total of 144 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by DMACC. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by HLC Higher Learning Commission.