Ellsworth Community College

School Highlights

Ellsworth Community College serves 731 students (75% 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 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 26%.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 731 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,296
  • Out-state tuition: $5,064
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 25%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Ellsworth Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 127% over five years.
Ellsworth Community College
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
75 staff
274 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Ellsworth Community College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Ellsworth Community College diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has declined by 27% over five years.
Total Enrollment
731 students
2,501 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
549 students
1,099 students
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# Part-Time Students
182 students
1,402 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
632 students
210 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
549 students
1,099 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
45 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
182 students
1,444 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
457 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
411 students
400 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
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% Hispanic
6%
7%
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% Black
11%
6%
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% White
75%
74%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
4%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
7%
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Diversity Score
0.42
0.44
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
35%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.01%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,200
$33,600
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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 7% 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 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,296
$4,331
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,064
$4,920
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
91%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$11,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
59%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (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.
What is Ellsworth Community College's ranking?
Ellsworth Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 731 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,296
  • Out-state tuition: $5,064
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 25%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Iowa public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,331 per year for in-state students and $4,920 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 0.44, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Iowa is Ross College-Quad Cities. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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