Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls, IA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Ellsworth Community College is a public institution in Iowa Falls, Iowa, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 499 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,562 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 40.2%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $10,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.06x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,451 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Agricultural Production, Registered Nursing, Agriculture, and Practical Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,562
Graduation Rate
40.2%
Median Debt
$10,000
Average Net Price
$11,451
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.77x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.06x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
499
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
63.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,496
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,504
Pell Grant Rate
34.8%
Federal Loan Rate
36.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,121
Income $30K–$48K
$8,203
Income $48K–$75K
$12,486
Income $110K+
$14,742
Student Demographics
Women
41.0%
White
62.9%
Black
16.8%
Hispanic
7.2%
Asian
0.6%
Two or More Races
4.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
40.0%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (19)
Associate (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $41,131 | 69 |
| Agricultural Production | $43,863 | 24 |
| Registered Nursing | $63,305 | 18 |
| Agriculture | $50,263 | 15 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 9 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 6 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 4 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 4 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | Not reported | 3 |
| Biology | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 10 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 4 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Agricultural Production | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Communications | Associate | 2 |
| Social Work | Associate | 1 |
| Fine Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Accounting | Associate | 1 |