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Central College

Central College is a small, private institution located in Pella, ia. Founded in 1853, Central College offers undergraduate degrees in 40 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,135 undergraduates
cost $19,800 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Central College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 79.2%
SAT score average 1117
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.7
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Central College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
Biology, General
Sociology
Communication and Media Studies
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $19,800
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,860
Books & supplies $1,275
Other expenses $3,242
Cost of attendance* $35,177
Average financial aid package $18,763
Estimated cost $16,414 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,800
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,860
Books & supplies $1,275
Other expenses $3,242
Cost of attendance* $35,177
Average financial aid package $18,763
Estimated cost $16,414 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Central College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,135, with gender binary students split 52% male and 48% female.

Total enrollment

1,095

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
82%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
8%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Central College, students love their Academic Honorary Associations and Health Professions Club, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 812 University, Pella, IA 50219
phone 641-628-9000
address www.central.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Academic honorary associations and health professions club

Music ensembles

Campus ministries

Student senate

Students concerned about the environment (scate)

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Central College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Central College?

Central College is located in Pella, ia.

What is the acceptance rate at Central College? 

The acceptance rate for Central College is 79%.

What’s the average GPA for Central College?

The average high school GPA for Central College students was 3.7.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Central College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Central College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $140,708.

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