Central College

Pella, IA • privateDIII
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Town (Town: Distant )
Student Population
Undergrad: 1,235 • Total: 1,235
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
812 University
Pella, IA
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Website
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)
$34,483
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $20,988
Room & Board
$1,275
Books & Supplies
$12,220
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $14,745
$30,001-48,000 $16,426
$48,001-75,000 $19,418
$75,001-110,000 $22,308
$110,001+ $25,764
Students Receiving Pell Grants
100%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$22,499

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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