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Ellsworth Community College was founded by Eugene S. Ellsworth in 1890 as a private business academy, known as Ellsworth College. ECC is now a member of the Iowa Valley Community College District. The campus of the college is located in Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Ellsworth Community College offers a number of associate's degrees, career and technical certificates, and diploma programs. Courses are available in subjects like art, agriculture, business administration, computer science, dentistry, law, music, nursing, physical education, and veterinary medicine.
The athletics department of Ellsworth Community College sponsors teams in baseball, basketball, football, golf, softball, volleyball, and wrestling. The college is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association, and also competes in Division I and II of the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference. The sports teams of ECC are known as the Panthers.
Students attend Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, IA, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Ellsworth Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in agricultural science and management, animal science and care, liberal arts, and construction trades.
Applicants to Ellsworth Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 916 students at Ellsworth Community College (as of 2007-2008).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Ellsworth Community College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Ellsworth Community College
1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
General Phone: (800) 322-9235
http://www.ellsworthcollege.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 99 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 40 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 14 | agriculture |
| Business and Management | 9 | fashion merchandising, business management, sales and marketing, accounting, accounting technology |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Science | 7 | biotechnology |
| Construction Trades | 7 | construction, masonry, electrician |
| Animal Science and Care | 7 | equine science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and police |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | conservation |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer networking |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | mental health services tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Ellsworth Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 106 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 52 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 36 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Ellsworth Community College had a total enrollment of 916 students (698 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
Ellsworth Community College offers campus housing for 372 of its 698 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Iowa Falls, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,432 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,056 |
| Room and board | $ 5,350 |
| Room charge | $ 3,022 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,900 |
Financial Aid:
Ellsworth Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 186200)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $60,111 | 4 | $57,529 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $48,435 | 5 | $48,611 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $41,102 | 5 | $41,806 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $49,818 | 15 | $47,829 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 106 | 33 | 139 |
| Football | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Basketball | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| Track | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 24 | 41 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ellsworth Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers athletic scholarships
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