Ellsworth Community College

1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
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School Highlights

Ellsworth Community College serves 796 students (77% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 28%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ellsworth Community College(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty33 staff95 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Ellsworth Community College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Ellsworth Community College diversity score of 0.53 is more than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has grown by 58% over five years.
Total Enrollment796 students2,221 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio24:118:1
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# Full-Time Students611 students994 students
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# Part-Time Students185 students1,227 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		411400
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
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% Asian		-
2%
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% Hispanic
8%
7%
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% Black
16%
7%
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% White
66%
72%
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
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% Non Resident races
3%
2%
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% Unknown races
3%
8%
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Diversity Score0.530.46
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College Completion Rate
34%
36%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,200$36,000
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $4,296 is less than the state average of $6,017. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,064 is less than the state average of $6,595. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,296$6,017
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,064$6,595
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid95%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,500$11,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Ellsworth Community College is Marshalltown Community College (40.6 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 796 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,296
  • Out-state tuition: $5,064
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 34%
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Did You Know?
For Iowa public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,017 per year for in-state students and $6,595 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,086 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Iowa community colleges have a diversity score of 0.46, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Iowa is Southeastern Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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