Control: Private
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Institutions
Institution: 4 Year
Enrollment: Small
2025 Recognition Categories
- Compensation & Benefits
- Professional Development
- Faculty & Staff Well-being
What makes your college a great place to work?
President's Statement
Des Moines University is a forward-thinking medicine and health sciences university where innovation drives education, research and patient care. Our collaborative culture fosters bold ideas, continuous improvement and interdisciplinary teamwork. With cutting-edge facilities and a commitment to excellence, DMU empowers faculty and staff to push boundaries and shape the future of medical education. Innovation isn't just encouraged. It's our foundation and makes DMU an extraordinary place to work and teach the health care heroes of tomorrow.
Employee Comment
I appreciate the opportunities for growth and professional development, access to resources to continue learning, the balance of work/life and flexibility options, the open communication and mission and goals of the university.
Vital Statistics
- Fulltime Admin: 13
- Fulltime Eps: 145
- Fulltime Faculty: 81
- Fulltime Non-Exempt Staff: 78
- Faculty: $138,948
- Administration: $335,392
- Exempt Professional Staff: $110,441
- Non-exempt Staff: $58,817
- Full-time Faculty: 5%
- Full-time Staff (excluding Faculty): 11%
5 Years Recognized
1 Year Honor Roll