Colleges · Ankeny
Colleges in Ankeny, IA
Ankeny is home to 2 colleges with about 19,389 students on campus. The largest is Des Moines Area Community College, the most selective Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (admits 68%). 3 more colleges are within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Ankeny
Students on campus
19,389fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Des Moines Area Community College18,993 on campus
Most selective
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminaryadmits 68% of applicants
Lowest net price
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary$16,282 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Ankeny
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Ankeny
6 more colleges are within 30 miles of Ankeny.
Grand View UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Des Moines7.7 mi1,522 studentsDrake UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Des Moines9.4 mi4,094 studentsMercy College of Health SciencesUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Des Moines9.5 mi668 students
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical CenterUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · West Des Moines17.2 mi1,412 students
Iowa State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Ames20.5 mi29,194 studentsSimpson CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Indianola25.3 mi1,102 studentsStraight-line distance from the center of Ankeny. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.