ROTC at Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA · public
Yes, through cross-town: Des Moines Area Community College students join Air Force ROTC at Iowa State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Des Moines Area Community College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 22.1 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Iowa State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Des Moines Area Community College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $5,790 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $6,690 |
| Average net price | $11,171 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Des Moines Area Community College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Des Moines Area Community College has 10,446 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Des Moines Area Community College.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Des Moines Area Community College: FAQ
Does Des Moines Area Community College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Des Moines Area Community College students join Air Force ROTC at Iowa State University.
Which ROTC branches can Des Moines Area Community College students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Iowa State University, 22 mi).
Is ROTC at Des Moines Area Community College on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Des Moines Area Community College and train with the unit at Iowa State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Des Moines Area Community College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
dmacc.edu
- Admissions
dmacc.edu
- Apply
dmacc.edu
- Financial aid
dmacc.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Ankeny, IA 50023-3993
IPEDS UNITID: 153214
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