School Highlights
Ellsworth Community College serves 714 students (72% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the state average of 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 714 students
- In-state tuition: $4,296
- Out-state tuition: $5,064
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ellsworth Community College
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates 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
75 staff
274 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ellsworth Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Ellsworth Community College diversity score of 0.58 is more than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
714 students
1,302 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
517 students
148 students
# Part-Time Students
197 students
1,154 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
632 students
210 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
517 students
148 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
29 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
197 students
1,216 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
403 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
411 students
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
21%
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
8%
8%
% White
3%
3%
% Hawaiian
61%
69%
% Two or more races
3%
9%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.50
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3595%
0.5%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3116%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,200
$33,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,296 is less than the state average of $4,331. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% 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 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,296
$4,331
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,064
$4,920
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2023 (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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