A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Iowa Valley Community College District are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 36% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
64%
|
| Black |
17%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 10% more female students than male students enrolled at Ellsworth Community College with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Iowa Valley Community College District has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
48%
|
| Women |
52%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
342
|
| Women |
376
|
Iowa Valley Community College District serves a low number of students outside of Iowa, with 61 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
61%
|
| Out of State |
35%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
50% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 12.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 12.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153296 IPEDS survey data for Ellsworth Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024