School Highlights
Ellsworth Community College serves 685 students (70% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 685 students
- In-state tuition: $4,296
- Out-state tuition: $5,064
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 31%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 58% over five years.
Ellsworth Community College
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
31 staff
18 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ellsworth Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Ellsworth Community College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has grown by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment
685 students
1,532 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
479 students
165 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
206 students
1,367 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
685 students
176 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
479 students
165 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
206 students
1,268 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
411 students
411 students
Showing 2008–2021. View full 15-year historical data
% Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
12%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
69%
68%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
4%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
9%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.51
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$43,267
$40,057
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,296 is less than the state average of $4,331. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,064 is more than the state average of $4,920. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,296
$4,331
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,064
$4,920
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
87%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$11,250
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ellsworth Community College cost?
Ellsworth Community College's tuition is approximately $4,296 for In-State students and $5,064 for Out-State students.
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