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🏆 #298 National Ranking
Des Moines State University
Public Liberal Arts College
30%
Acceptance
80%
Graduation
21:1
Student:Faculty
30,875
Students
$23,160
Tuition
#298
Ranking
About Des Moines State University
Des Moines State University is a public liberal arts college located in Des Moines, Iowa. Founded in 1865, it offers undergraduate and graduate programs across various fields of study.
Special Programs
Study AbroadInternshipsResearch Opportunities
Quick Facts
TypePublic
CategoryLiberal Arts College
Established1865
SettingSuburban
Campus Size8766 acres
AccreditationNew England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Academics
14
Undergraduate Programs
85
Graduate Programs
88
Doctoral Programs
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Acceptance Rate30%
Graduation Rate80%
Class SizeMedium (20-49 students): 55% of classes
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition$23,160
Out-of-State Tuition$60,216
Room & Board$14,204
Books & Supplies$3,484
Total Cost$30,108
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid49%
Average Aid Package$32,501
Scholarships⚠️ Limited
Work-Study✅ Available
Admissions
30%
Acceptance Rate
1116
Average SAT
29
Average ACT
$52
Application Fee
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Test Optional❌ No
Average GPAAverage 3.9
Campus Life
Campus Details
Campus Size8766 acres
SettingSuburban
HousingAvailable for all students
Sports DivisionNJCAA
MascotCommodores
Student Body
30,875
Total
21,612
Undergrad
9,263
Graduate
Facilities
LibrariesLaboratoriesSports FacilitiesArts CentersMedical CenterStudent Center
Contact Information
Address
9338 Academic Way, Des Moines, IA 39256
Phone
Email
Website