Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $5,304
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $6,312
- Average Net Price
- $10,915
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 35.1%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $9,000
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $9,000
- Books & Supplies
- $1,300
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $15,604
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $10,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $106/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 40.0%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 36.7%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 35.1%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $9,176 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $8,601 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $10,907 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $13,217 |
| $110,001+ | $13,106 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay between $8,601 and $13,217 annually at Ellsworth, well below the $15,604 sticker price. Students from families earning $30,000 to $48,000 get the deepest discount at just $8,601 per year. Over two years, total costs range from $17,202 to $26,434 depending on family income. The college keeps expenses manageable with $9,000 room and board costs in small-town Iowa Falls.
Graduates carry a median debt of just $10,000, translating to monthly payments of $106. With median earnings reaching $40,562 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent a modest burden compared to income. The 40% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle financially despite the low debt load. Students from lower-income families get the strongest value proposition, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay while accessing the same transfer programs and career training.
Graduates carry a median debt of just $10,000, translating to monthly payments of $106. With median earnings reaching $40,562 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent a modest burden compared to income. The 40% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle financially despite the low debt load. Students from lower-income families get the strongest value proposition, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay while accessing the same transfer programs and career training.
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