ANKENY, Iowa—DMACC student enrollment surged in the spring semester with DMACC traditional credit enrollment up 4.2 percent over the same time last year as noted in the College’s official headcount count that will be forwarded to the Iowa Department of Education (IDOE). That increase translates into an overall enrollment total of 10,591 regular full and part time college students who are taking 101,129 credits, up 5.4 percent. The junp in credits shows students are enrolling in more classes.
All student categories were up including; face-to-face enrollment, up 5.9 percent; online classes, up 3.9 percent, and first-time students, up 4 percent.
When you factor in dual enrollment, that’s high school students taking DMACC classes, total DMACC enrollment for spring is standing at 20,788 students taking 126,736 college credits.
“I’m pleased to see enrollment has been consistently trending positively,” said Erica Spiller, Vice President of DMACC Student Affairs. “It is excellent to see the numbers were up across all student enrollment sectors, including new students, returning students, and those transferring to DMACC from other institutions. “It shows Iowans are interested in earning a college credential at DMACC.
“We offer an affordable, high quality education and we meet students where they are in their life, whether that means delivering short term training or preparing them to transfer to earn a four year degree. DMACC is about preparing students for success.”
The highest enrolled academic pathways included both Health Sciences and Education and Humanities, up 22 percent and Business up 17 percent. Building Trades and Transportation also recorded double digit growth, up 11 percent.
Spiller said one facet that was particularly nice is that face-to-face enrollment continues to climb after the COVID Pandemic in 2020. “While online is a great option for many of our students, face-to-face has many benefits and clearly current and prospective students are telling us that they enjoy being in class and getting that traditional college experience.”
The Student Affairs leader also said she’s excited to have students back on campus after the holiday break and she looks forward to supporting students as they pursue their academic and career goals.
