Family & Education, Iowa

SAT / ACT Prep cost in Des Moines, IA

A typical SAT / ACT Prep figure in Des Moines is about $720 per course, about 10% below the national figure of $800.

Typical cost

Typical in Des Moines

$720

per course

On the low end
$180
On the high end
$1,980

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Des Moines. Not a quote.

What moves the price

  1. Group vs private
  2. Hours
  3. Brand
  4. Materials
  5. Score guarantee

Ways to pay less

  1. Start with a book and practice tests
  2. Use group classes
  3. Ask about score guarantees
  4. Avoid huge hour packages
  5. Retake strategically

SAT / ACT Prep in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Des Moines, IA$720
$180 to $1,980
National typical$800
$200 to $2,200
Cedar Rapids, IA$700
$175 to $1,925
Albuquerque, NM$700
$175 to $1,925
Columbia, SC$672
$168 to $1,850
Greensboro, NC$764
$191 to $2,100
Huntsville, AL$664
$166 to $1,825

Other Family & Education costs in Des Moines

Questions people ask

SAT / ACT Prep in Des Moines: what does it cost?

In Des Moines, IA, SAT / ACT Prep typically costs about $720 per course, with most prices between $180 and $1,980.

Why is Des Moines lower than the national price?

Prices in Des Moines run about 10% below the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.