Ellsworth Community College

https://ecc.iavalley.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,680

2.63% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,219

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

685

73.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

42.6%

104 Graduates

About

Ellsworth Community College is a higher education institution located in Hardin County, IA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Ellsworth Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (69 degrees awarded), Horse Husbandry & Equine Management (22 degrees), and Registered Nursing (18 degrees).

In 2023, 185 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ellsworth Community College. 58.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (129 degrees), 5.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ellsworth Community College is $4,680, which is $−3,573 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ellsworth Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 295 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Ellsworth Community College is $4,680, which is $3,573 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,219.

In 2023, 68% of undergraduate students attending Ellsworth Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,680

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Ellsworth Community College was $4,680. The cost of tuition at Ellsworth Community College is $−3,573 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ellsworth Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,219

2023 Value

0.118%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Ellsworth Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,219. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Ellsworth Community College grew by 0.118%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ellsworth Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,800

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ellsworth Community College was of $7,800 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 8.33% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ellsworth Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Ellsworth Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ellsworth Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ellsworth Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 295 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Ellsworth Community College had a total enrollment of 685 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Ellsworth Community College is 504 students and the part-time enrollment is 181. This means that 73.6% of students enrolled at Ellsworth Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ellsworth Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.9% White, 12.6% Black or African American, 7.88% Hispanic or Latino, 4.82% Two or More Races, 0.292% Asian, 0.146% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.146% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Ellsworth Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.2%), followed by White Male (23.5%) and Black or African American Male (15.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ellsworth Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 685 students. The full-time enrollment at Ellsworth Community College is 504 and the part-time enrollment is 181. This means that 73.6% of students enrolled at Ellsworth Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ellsworth Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ellsworth Community College was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Ellsworth Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ellsworth Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
465 enrolled students
Black or African American
86 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
54 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ellsworth Community College is 67.9% White, 12.6% Black or African American, 7.88% Hispanic or Latino, 4.82% Two or More Races, 0.292% Asian, 0.146% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.146% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 12 students (1.75%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 33 more women than men received degrees from Ellsworth Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ellsworth Community College is white (129 degrees awarded). There were 5.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Ellsworth Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (69 degrees awarded), followed by Horse Husbandry & Equine Management (22 degrees) and Registered Nursing (18 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ellsworth Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (46 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (69 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ellsworth Community College are Registered nurses (1,479,248 people), Other managers (193,352 people), Medical & health services managers (171,935 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (154,599 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (145,635 people).

The most specialized majors at Ellsworth Community College in 2023 are Agriculture (46 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (69 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (4 degrees), Protective Services (6 degrees), and Health (32 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ellsworth Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Ellsworth Community College are Agriculture (46 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (69 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (4 degrees), Protective Services (6 degrees), and Health (32 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ellsworth Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ellsworth Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
69 degrees awarded
Horse Husbandry & Equine Management
22 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Ellsworth Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Ellsworth Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

109

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Ellsworth Community College, which is 0.697 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (109).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ellsworth Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Ellsworth Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.63 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 24 degrees were awarded to women at Ellsworth Community College in Horse Husbandry & Equine Management. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 24% of students graduating from Ellsworth Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Ellsworth Community College is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.88% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
129 degrees awarded
Black or African American
22 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ellsworth Community College is white (129 degrees awarded). There were 5.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

3.24% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
93 degrees awarded
White Male
36 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ellsworth Community College is white female (93 degrees awarded). There were 2.58 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (36 degrees).

Operations

Ellsworth Community College employs 14 Professors, 5 Assistant professors and 4 Instructors. Most academics at Ellsworth Community College are Male Professor (8), Female Professor (6), and Male Assistant professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ellsworth Community College are: Service, with 13 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 9 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.42M

2023 Salaries

3.12%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Ellsworth Community College paid a median of $5.42M in salaries, a 3.12% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.95% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.6% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.84M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Ellsworth Community College paid a total of $1.84M to 27 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ellsworth Community College were Professor with 14 employees, Assistant professor with 5 employees, and Instructor with 4 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ellsworth Community College were Service with 13 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ellsworth Community College was Male Professor with 8 employees, Female Professor with 6 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Ellsworth Community College.

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