Head Coach
Bryan Bender
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Ellsworth Community College Basketball
Ellsworth Community College is a NJCAA program where players get meaningful minutes and real development opportunities. If you're a prospect looking to prove yourself at the junior college level before moving to a four-year school, this is the kind of program that can deliver that path. Head coach Bryan Bender runs a straightforward operation in the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference. You won't find a lot of flash here, but you will find a coach who values work ethic and rewards players who show up ready to contribute. The competition is competitive but manageable, the kind of level where fundamentals matter and your effort directly impacts playing time. Ellsworth works well for players who need a year or two to grow, add strength, or improve their game before transferring up. The junior college route has always been about opportunity and development, and this program doesn't pretend to be something it's not. You'll get coached, you'll play, and you'll have a chance to move forward with a real credential behind you. The academics are accessible, the cost is reasonable, and the environment is built around players who want to improve. It's honest basketball at an honest level. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$12,300/yr
Grad rate
43%
Enrollment
499
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $12,300 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,553 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,133 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $9,910 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $14,139 / year
- $110,001+
- $17,783 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 499
- Average net price
- $12,300 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $5,664 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $6,672 / year
- Graduation rate
- 43%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Iowa Community College Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Des Moines Area Community College
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Location Newton, IA | Enrollment 10,446 | Avg. net price $7,005 |
Ellsworth Community College
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Location Iowa Falls, IA | Enrollment 499 | Avg. net price $12,300 |
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Indian Hills Community College
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Location Ottumwa, IA | Enrollment 1,495 | Avg. net price $11,505 |
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Iowa Central Community College
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Location Fort Dodge, IA | Enrollment 3,103 | Avg. net price $12,725 |
Iowa Lakes Community College
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Location Emmetsburg, IA | Enrollment 941 | Avg. net price $10,553 |
Iowa Western Community College
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Location Sioux City, IA | Enrollment 2,916 | Avg. net price $16,324 |
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Kirkwood Community College
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Location Cedar Rapids, IA | Enrollment 7,591 | Avg. net price $12,073 |
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Marshalltown Community College
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Location Marshalltown, IA | Enrollment 788 | Avg. net price $7,234 |
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North Iowa Area Community College
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Location Mason City, IA | Enrollment 1,320 | Avg. net price $8,510 |
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Southeastern Community College
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Location West Burlington, IA | Enrollment 1,699 | Avg. net price $12,346 |
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Southwestern Community College
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Location Creston, IA | Enrollment 729 | Avg. net price $12,751 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ellsworth Community College JUCO?
Yes, Ellsworth Community College is a JUCO program in the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Ellsworth Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Ellsworth Community College in?
Ellsworth Community College competes in the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Ellsworth Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $12,300 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Ellsworth Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 499 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Ellsworth Community College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Let an FCP Coach Help You Get to Ellsworth Community College
Our coaches have placed players at JUCO programs across the country. They know what Ellsworth Community College's staff evaluates first, how to get your film in the right hands, and when to make contact for maximum impact on your recruiting timeline.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.