Ellsworth Community College
Ellsworth Community College is a public college or university in Iowa Falls, IA, with about 25 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 37.50% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,496
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,451 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 499 93.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.50%
Ellsworth Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Ellsworth Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Ellsworth Community College?
Ellsworth Community College is located in Iowa Falls, IA (ZIP 50126).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Ellsworth Community College public or private?
Ellsworth Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Ellsworth Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,496 in-state, $6,504 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,451.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,121 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,203 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,486 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,685 |
| $110,001+ | $14,742 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,984.
How big is Ellsworth Community College?
Total enrollment: 499 students.
About 94% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Ellsworth Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 37.50%.
First-year retention: 63.8%.
What do graduates of Ellsworth Community College earn?
Median earnings: $31,739 six years after entry; $40,562 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,000.
34.77% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Ellsworth Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (213 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (74 completions)
- Medical Assistant (20 completions)
- CIP 000010 (19 completions)
- CIP 010307 (17 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (15 completions)
- CIP 520201 (14 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.3990 (11 completions)
- CIP 030101 (6 completions)
- General Psychology (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Ellsworth Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 37.50%; median earnings $40,562 at 10 years; net price $11,451. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$5,496
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ellsworth Community College was $5,496.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,451
2024 Value
In 2024 Ellsworth Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,451.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,804 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,451 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,984 4-Year In-State Tuition
$26,016 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Ellsworth Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
34.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
36.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Ellsworth Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Ellsworth Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,176 | $4,944 | $11,446 |
| 2014 | $4,296 | $5,064 | $11,425 |
| 2015 | $4,416 | $5,184 | $12,756 |
| 2016 | $4,536 | $5,424 | $10,292 |
| 2017 | $4,656 | $5,592 | $11,521 |
| 2018 | $4,776 | $5,712 | $11,143 |
| 2019 | $4,896 | $5,832 | $11,198 |
| 2020 | $4,968 | $5,904 | $10,846 |
| 2021 | $5,040 | $6,048 | $11,075 |
| 2022 | $5,184 | $6,192 | $10,022 |
| 2023 | $5,304 | $6,312 | $10,915 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Ellsworth Community College in 2024 is 499 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
33.80% 100% Completion Time
37.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.80% of students graduating from Ellsworth Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Ellsworth Community College.
Return on Investment
$10,000 Median Student Debt
$40,562 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.65% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
785.56% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Ellsworth Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 74 completions
Medical Assistant: 20 completions
CIP 00.0010: 19 completions
CIP 01.0307: 17 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 15 completions
CIP 52.0201: 14 completions
Communications Technology - 10.3990: 11 completions
CIP 03.0101: 6 completions
General Psychology: 5 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 213 completions
Most popular programs at Ellsworth Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Ellsworth Community College graduates.
About
Ellsworth Community College is a public institution located in Iowa Falls, IA, offering 25 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 499 students. The institution maintains a 37.50% graduation rate. Approximately 34.77% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.50% graduation rate at Ellsworth Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Ellsworth Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $5,496 and average net price is $11,451 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Ellsworth Community College earn?
Median earnings are $31,739 six years after entry and $40,562 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Ellsworth Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Ellsworth Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,000.
How big is Ellsworth Community College?
Total enrollment is about 499 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Ellsworth Community College public or private?
Ellsworth Community College is a public institution located in Iowa Falls, IA.
Is Ellsworth Community College an HBCU?
No. Ellsworth Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Ellsworth Community College a tribal college?
No. Ellsworth Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Ellsworth Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Ellsworth Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.2%).
Is Ellsworth Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Ellsworth Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.