Central College

Overview

Central College is a 4-year institution located in Pella, IA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 812 University
Pella, IA  50112
United States

Contact Chevy Freiburger
Director of Admission
Email: freiburgerc@central.edu
Phone: 641-628-7637
Fax: 641-628-5983

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
German Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Exercise Physiology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management
International Business/trade/commerce
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education
Music Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
Linguistics
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/global Studies
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Natural Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Political Science And Government
Social Sciences
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Dramatic/theater Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,071

Applied

1,974

Accepted

1,274

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,730

Females Applied

1,116

Females Accepted

65%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,341

Males Applied

858

Males Accepted

64%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.56

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview 3 recommendations
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2.7

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 15th	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	24	20	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

37,275

Fees

10,280

Room & board

4,892

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

32,114

Avg. Financial Aid Package

33,519

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,392

Avg. Loan Aid

21,776

Avg. Grant Aid

27,611

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

82%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,274

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

27%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.24%
Black or African American	2.12%
White or Caucasian	86.42%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.24%
Asian	1.41%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	1.18%
Other	3.06%

Gender

Male (47.41%)

Female (52.59%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	91%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Annual Lemming Race, Breakfast of Champions and Candlelight Christmas Concert

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Academic Honorary Associations and Health Professions Club, Music Ensembles, Campus Ministries, Student Senate and Students Concerned About the Environment (SCATE)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

105

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 100

Part-time - 5

Male - 56

Female - 49

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