Ellsworth Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	411
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	36%

Located in Iowa Falls, Iowa, Ellsworth Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Ellsworth Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Ellsworth Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Ellsworth Community College is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Iowa state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 73% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Ellsworth Community College is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Iowa is 86%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Ellsworth Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,040

Cost of attendance at Ellsworth Community College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

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Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,048

Cost of attendance at Ellsworth Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Ellsworth Community College received on average $6,173 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,173

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	131	52%	$4,483	$587,271
Other Federal Grant	212	84%	$3,635	$770,598
State Grant/Scholarships	40	16%	$3,521	$140,854
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	203	81%	$2,717	$551,631
Total Grant & Scholarships	237	94%	$6,173	$1,463,083

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ellsworth Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ellsworth Community College students is 36.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 48.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.9%.

36.0%

African American 9.2% 6 students
white 51.9% 68 students
hispanic 13.6% 3 students
International Students 75.0% 6 students
Mixed Race 30.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Ellsworth Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Ellsworth Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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