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. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Ellsworth Community College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 916 students at the school (as of 2007).
Ellsworth Community College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Ellsworth Community College 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 | 109 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 38 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Construction Trades | 21 | construction, masonry, electrician |
| Business And Management | 10 | accounting, accounting technology, sales and marketing, business management, fashion merchandising |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 10 | agriculture |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant |
| Science | 7 | biotechnology |
| Animal Science And Care | 7 | equine science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and police |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | conservation |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | mental health services tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer networking |
Number of programs and degrees for Ellsworth Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 166 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 51 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Ellsworth Community College had a total enrollment of 916 students (687 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 7% |
| 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 280 of its 687 (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 | $ 3,252 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,924 |
| Room and board | $ 5,200 |
| Room charge | $ 2,830 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,754 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,750 |
Financial Aid:
Ellsworth Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 186200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $55,768 | 4 | $54,166 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $46,702 | 5 | $46,286 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $39,711 | 4 | $39,994 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $46,849 | 14 | $45,745 |
*: 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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