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Located in the heart of the Scenic City, Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls offers world-class academic opportunities, competitive athletics, activities to suit every interest, and resources that promote success. Ellsworth is the oldest community college in the state of Iowa which means we have over 130 years of experience in higher education.
At Ellsworth, our goal is to help you successfully transfer, or enter the workforce after graduation. Anything is possible – and we’re ready to help you!
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ABOUT ELLSWORTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Ellsworth Community College is part of the Iowa Valley Community College District. The beautiful campus is tucked into the charming riverside city of Iowa Falls, Iowa. Our students and staff get the best of both worlds – a safe, small-town environment that’s close to the entertainment, recreation, and career opportunities of bigger cities.

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Percentage of students that participate in intercollegiate athletics, and compete in the NJCAA conference.Ellsworth Community College Celebrates Outstanding Nursing Pass Rates in 2024
Ellsworth Community College (ECC) is thrilled to announce exceptional pass rates for its nursing programs, with a remarkable 100% board pass rate for its 2024 RN graduates. This achievement reflects…
Ellsworth Students Dominate at 2025 Iowa PAS Conference
Ellsworth Community College (ECC) students showcased their exceptional skills and knowledge at the 2025 Iowa Professional Ag Services (PAS) Conference held in Ankeny, Iowa, last week. Twenty-eight students and five…
ECC Student David VanDyke Shares Experience from Internship in Germany
David VanDyke, a sophomore at Ellsworth Community College (ECC), has made a significant mark in the agricultural world through his internship experience in Germany. VanDyke, who is studying farm business…
ECC Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 graduates announced
IOWA FALLS – Ellsworth Community College would like to congratulate those graduates that have completed their degree or diploma work to graduate Fall 2024 and Winter 2025. These graduates will…
ECC Announces 2024 Fall Term Dean’s List
IOWA FALLS, IA – One hundred and forty-nine students were named to the Fall 2024 (August to December) Dean’s List at Ellsworth Community College. To be eligible for the Dean’s…
Panther Jam: One Lucky HS Senior Will Walk Away With a $5,000 Scholarship
The Slam Dunk of College Visits for High School Juniors & Seniors High school juniors and seniors, get ready for the ultimate college visit day at Ellsworth Community College (ECC)!…
Celebrating First-Generation College Students at Ellsworth Community College
November is a time of celebration at Iowa Valley Community College District (IVCCD) as we honor the achievements and aspirations of our first-generation college students. But what does it mean…
German Students Visit Ellsworth Community College as Part of Exchange Program
A group of German students from the Bachelor Academy in Sachsen are currently visiting Ellsworth Community College (ECC) as part of a student exchange partnership. The students, accompanied by ECC…
ECC Announces Summer Graduates
Sixty-two students have completed all requirements of their respective degree programs as of the end of the Summer 2024 semester and are now graduates of Ellsworth Community College in Iowa…
Ellsworth Community College Celebrates Thompson Hall Renovation at Open House
Ellsworth Community College (ECC) invites the community to celebrate the completion of the Thompson Hall renovation project at an Open House on Monday, July 29th, 2024, from 4:00 pm to…