Central College

Pella, IA

Central College

Pella, IA

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Tuition & Fees

$24,230

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
580
25th
490
75th
625
25th
445
75th
25
25th
17
75th
25
25th
18
75th
25
25th
19
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undergraduateRatios

53%

male

47%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

78%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,562
Declined 416
Total Received 1,978
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Enrollment

1,095

undergraduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1853, Central College is a private, religiously affiliated liberal arts college that is known for its strong academic programs and its close-knit community. It is located on a 100-acre campus in Pella, Iowa.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,095
Established in 1853
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Reformed

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200-acre campus in Pella (population: 10,335), 40 miles southeast of Des Moines. Major airport serves Des Moines (50 miles); train serves Ottumwa (45 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Central College
812 University Street
Pella, IA
50219

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
96%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
18%
Top 1/4
48%
Top 1/2
80%
Bottom 1/2
20%
Bottom 1/4
3%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
580
25th
490
75th
625
25th
445
75th
25
25th
17
75th
25
25th
18
75th
25
25th
19

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Other application fee (waived if filed online)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (final deadline) August 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

78%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,562
Declined 416
Total Received 1,978

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$11,133

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $20,988
Housing $5,800
Food $6,260
Additional fees $3,242
Books & supplies $1,275
Total $37,565
Average Financial Aid - $11,133
Total with Avg. Aid $26,432

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,551,113
State $2,387,987
Institutional $20,994,583
Other external $212,395
Total $25,146,078

Non-need-based

Federal $314,340
State
Institutional $6,425,577
Other external $188,351
Total $6,928,268
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 641 628-5336
F: 641 628-5316
finaid@central.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, clay targets, disc golf, fishing, hockey, rugby, skiing, snowboarding, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

bowling, cheerleading, clay targets, dance, disc golf, fishing, hockey, rugby, skiing, snowboarding, triathlon

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, softball, volleyball (indoor/sand), yoga

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, American Rivers Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Actuarial Science yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes
French Language and Literature yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
Information Science/Studies yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Natural Sciences yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Exercise Science
  2. Business Management
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,095

total students

72%

in-state

28%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,095
students

Female
47%
512

Male
53%
583

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

95%

1,041
students

Female
47%
485

Male
53%
556

5%

54
students

Female
50%
27

Male
50%
27

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Student Break-down

1%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
87%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

32

Transfer applicants enrolled

3%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
High school transcript Recommended of Some
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

60

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

60

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 1
Countries most often represented China
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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