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Des Moines Area Community College Men's Cross Country

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) · Ankeny, Iowa · Public university

Somewhat Recognized
NJCAARegion 11
See coaches for Men's Cross Country
Graduation rate39%finish within six years
Undergraduates23,697Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty21 : 1students per instructor
Average net price$10,755per year after aid
Coaches

Des Moines Area Community College Men's Cross Country coaches

Coaches at Des Moines Area Community College who recruit Men's Cross Country, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Des Moines Area Community College competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NJCAA
Conference
Region 11
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
dmaccbears.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

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Student-to-faculty
21 : 1
Graduation rate
39% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor Iowa residents$5,790
Out-of-state tuition$6,690
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$10,755
Campus

Where it is

Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny.

Location
Ankeny, Iowa
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Central
Website
dmacc.edu
Overview

About Des Moines Area Community College Men's Cross Country

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Michael Melchert, the Head Coach, leads the Des Moines Area Community College Men's Cross Country staff of 2 coaches. Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) competes in NJCAA junior college Men's Cross Country as a member of the Region 11. Des Moines Area Community College is a large public school in Ankeny, Iowa with 23,697 undergraduates and an average net price of $10,755 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Des Moines Area Community College Men's Cross Country

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Michael Melchert, the Head Coach and Grant Harrison, the Assistant Coach. Des Moines Area Community College has 2 coaches for Men's Cross Country, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your 5K or 3-mile PRs and your 1600m and 3200m times in the subject line and first sentences. Junior college coaches look for athletes who want to develop and transfer up.
  3. Send your videoInclude links to verified results on Athletic.net or MileSplit, with the link near the top so Michael can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Des Moines Area Community College staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
Questions

Des Moines Area Community College Men's Cross Country FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Des Moines Area Community College JUCO?

Yes. Des Moines Area Community College competes in NJCAA junior college Men's Cross Country, in the Region 11.

Is Des Moines Area Community College public or private?

Des Moines Area Community College is a public school in Ankeny, Iowa.

What conference is Des Moines Area Community College Men's Cross Country in?

The Region 11.

Does Des Moines Area Community College offer athletic scholarships for Men's Cross Country?

Des Moines Area Community College competes in NJCAA junior college, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Des Moines Area Community College Men's Cross Country have?

2 coaches, led by Michael Melchert, the Head Coach.

How much does Des Moines Area Community College cost?

In-state tuition is $5,790 and out-of-state tuition is $6,690 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,755.

How do I contact the Des Moines Area Community College Men's Cross Country coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.