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Ellsworth Community College

Iowa Falls, IA·Public·https://ecc.iavalley.edu/

Campus Identity

Ellsworth Community College is a public community college in Iowa Falls, IA. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 58/100 (Less Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Ellsworth Community College is a public community college in Iowa Falls, IA. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 58/100 (Less Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$4,416
In-State Tuition
+$624 fees
$5,424
Out-of-State Tuition
+$624 fees
$6,600
Room & Board
19 meals/week
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
Admitted students who enrolled
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

Under 1,000

Town setting

Ski Access

49 miles

Seven Oaks Recreation

Weather

Cold Climate

39°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

49 mi away
35 skiable acres4 lifts
118 mi away
55 skiable acres10 lifts

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Iowa Falls, IA

17°Jan21°Feb34°Mar47°Apr59°May69°Jun73°Jul70°Aug63°Sep50°Oct35°Nov23°Dec

Station: IOWA FALLS · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

58/100
Less Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety4210036
42/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
100/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
36/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$4,416$5,424
Fees
$624$624
Room & Board
$6,600$6,600
Total
$11,640$12,648
In-StateOut-of-State
Meal Plan: 19 meals/week

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

35 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
69 grads/yr$41,131
Agricultural Production OperationsAssociate's
24 grads/yr$43,863
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's
18 grads/yr$63,305
Agriculture, GeneralAssociate's
15 grads/yr$50,263
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate
10 grads/yr

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's18 grads$63,305
Agriculture, General
Associate's15 grads$50,263
Agricultural Production Operations
Associate's24 grads$43,863
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's69 grads$41,131
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate10 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's9 grads
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Associate's7 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's6 grads
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Associate's4 grads
Psychology, General
Associate's4 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ellsworth Community College located?

Ellsworth Community College is located in Iowa Falls, IA. The main campus address is 1100 College Ave, Iowa Falls, IA. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Ellsworth Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Ellsworth Community College charges $4,416/year for in-state students and $5,424/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board ($6,600/year), the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $6,048/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Ellsworth Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Ellsworth Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Ellsworth Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($5,424/year out-of-state), campus culture in Iowa Falls, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Ellsworth Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Ellsworth Community College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Iowa Falls, IA
Size
Under 1,000
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Cold · 39°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
58/100
Nearest Airport
Mason City, IA (MCW) · 44 mialso ALO (44 mi), FOD (47 mi)

Location

Iowa Falls, IA

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.