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Carroll Features

Student Housing

Hope Hall offers DMACC Carroll students a welcoming, affordable place to live—just one mile from campus. This co-ed housing option at New Hope provides comfort, convenience, and a sense of community, with all the amenities you need to make the most of your college experience.

  • Sixteen private bedrooms (each individual will share a bathroom with one other person)
  • Lounge with study area, large screen TV, and fireplace
  • Full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher
  • Washers and dryers in each wing
  • Rent includes all utilities, cable TV, laundry, and wireless Internet

Rates will be $1,350 per fall/spring term (this calculates out to be $300 per month, and includes all utilities, cable TV, laundry, and Wi-Fi.)

Students employed at New Hope may qualify for reduced housing rates ($100 per month or $450 per semester). New Hope offers a variety of employment opportunities, and any interested applicants will be provided with an employment application upon request.

Carroll housing is also available during the summer at the same rates ($900 for summer term) for students enrolled in summer classes at DMACC.

The housing fees will be billed to your DMACC account on a semester basis. You may use financial aid funds to cover housing costs, if needed.

If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Sitterle via phone at 515-433-5023 or email jrsitterle@dmacc.edu for more information.

If you would like a tour, please schedule your visit with Lexie Doyle: DMACC Carroll Campus Visit

Carroll Recreation Center

As a DMACC Carroll college student, you’re eligible for a free membership to The REC - Carroll Recreation Center, located at 716 N. Grant Road in Carroll.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Fall & Spring semesters: Enroll in at least 6 credits
  • Summer term: Enroll in at least 4 credits

Stop by the Student Services front desk at the DMACC Carroll Campus to complete your application.

Carroll, Iowa is located in west-central Iowa at the junction of Highways 71 and 30. With a population of just over 10,000 people with a median age of 39 years old, Carroll is the largest city in Carroll County. The railroad town has grown with industries such as the Pella Corporation, American Home Shield and Farner-Bocken Co. and services including the St. Anthony Regional Hospital and New Hope Village.

For more information, visit these related sites:

Carroll Chamber of Commerce

DMACC proudly supports our local businesses and is a member of Carroll's Chamber of Commerce.

Email: chamber@carrolliowa.com
Toll Free: 866-586-4383
Local: 712-792-4383
Fax: 712-792-4384
Address: 407 West 5th Street Carroll, Iowa 51401

DMACC also is a sponsor and participant in the Carroll County Leadership Institute.

Local Features

Sauk Rail Trail

The 33 mile paved trail runs from Swan Lake State Park,
Carroll to Black Hawk State Park in Lake View.

Carroll Aquatic Center
11,260 sq ft pool with 2 speed slides, drop slide and 1 meter and 3 meter diving boards. Younger swimmers play area with zero depth entry.

Lakers Court

1-2-3 Go Lakers!

Swan Lake

Trails, Camping, Paddle Boats and Fishing.

Downtown Shopping

Shop at your favorite stores downtown.

Golf Course

Carroll has two golf course locations to choose from.

Individuals looking for Business start-up support can contact any of the following entities.

DMACC Business Resources-Ankeny

Kim Didier
Phone: 515-965-7064
E-mail: kmdidier@dmacc.edu
Website www.dmacc.edu/dbr/

North Central Iowa Small Business Development Center-Fort Dodge

Jamie Kilian, Regional Director
Phone: 515-576-6242
Fax: 515-576-6447
E-mail: jamiek@ncisbdc.com
Website: https://iowasbdc.org/locations/nci/

Midwest Partnership Development Corporation

Sarah Gomez
Phone: 515-523-1262
E-mail: sgomez@midwestpartnership.com
Website: www.midwestpartnership.com/

Western Iowa Advantage

Rick Hunsaker
Phone: 712-792-9914
E-mail: rhunsaker@region12cog.org
Website: www.westerniowaadvantage.com/

Audubon County
Economic Development Corporation

Phone: 712-563-2742
E-mail: aced@iowatelecom.net or info@midwestpartnership.com
Website: www.auduboncounty.com/economic-development/about-us.aspx

Carroll Area Development Corporation

Shannon Landauer
Phone: 712-792-4383
E-mail: cadc@carrolliowa.com
Website: www.carrollareadev.com