NJCAA junior college · NJCAA Region 11 · Iowa
Des Moines Area track & field and cross country
NJCAA colleges are 2-year junior colleges; most athletes compete two seasons and transfer. This college competes in NJCAA Division II.
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- Type
- Public
- Undergraduates
- 10,446
- Average yearly cost after aid
- $7,005
- Tuition
- $6,030 in state · $6,930 out of state
Women’s team
Head coach Michael Melchert (Head coach, Women's Track & Field) · source
| Event | Athletes | Best | 3rd best | Middle of the team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800m | 5 | 2:25.24 | 2:38.57 | 2:38.57 |
| 1500m | 7 | 4:53.12 | 4:57.32 | 4:58.39 |
| 5000m | 5 | 18:34.47 | 18:39.55 | 18:39.55 |
Cross country Top times at the 2025 NJCAA Cross Country Championships (5K): 20:00.60, 21:11.20, 21:18.10, 21:29.80, 22:25.70, 26:22.20. Results
Men’s team
Head coach Michael Melchert (Head coach, Men's Track & Field) · source
| Event | Athletes | Best | 3rd best | Middle of the team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800m | 8 | 1:56.05 | 1:57.51 | 2:00.82 |
| 1500m | 12 | 3:54.56 | 3:58.41 | 4:14.84 |
| 5000m | 9 | 14:47.34 | 15:16.22 | 16:16.22 |
Cross country Top times at the 2025 NJCAA Cross Country Championships (8K): 27:11.90, 27:33.40, 27:39.90, 27:42.50, 27:47.90, 28:33.40, 28:35.20. Results
Athletics website: www.dmaccbears.com. Marks change every season: check the team’s own pages and talk to the coaches before deciding.