Central College

Pella, IA • private • III

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Town

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,235 • Total: 1,235

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

812 University
Pella, IA
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Website

www.central.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 650 (52.6%) • Female: 585 (47.4%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	20	1.6%
Black/African American	27	2.2%
Hispanic/Latino	60	4.9%
White	1,015	82.2%
Two or More Races	36	2.9%
International	3	0.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

79.0%

1,562 admitted from 1,978 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 490-580
Math: 445-625
Total: 935-1205

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

19-25

Application Types Offered

—

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

69.2%

4-Year Graduation Rate

58.9%

Freshman Retention Rate

73.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

14.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$34,383

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $20,988

Room & Board

$12,060

Books & Supplies

$1,335

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$16,231
$30,001-48,000	$16,237
$48,001-75,000	$19,532
$75,001-110,000	$21,936
$110,001+	$27,165

Students Receiving Pell Grants

100%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$22,499

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Men's Sports (10)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Wrestling

Women's Sports (11)

Basketball Cross Country Golf Other Sports Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.9 GPA

In-State Awards

$500-$9,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$500-$9,000/yr

5 automatic scholarships (10 total)

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Common questions about Central College

What is Central College's acceptance rate?

Central College accepts 79% of applicants, from 1,978 applications.

How much does Central College cost?

Tuition and fees are $20,988. Families earning under $30,000 pay $16,231 on average after aid.

What ACT score do you need for Central College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 19 and 25 on the ACT.

What is Central College's graduation rate?

69% of students graduate within six years.