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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
Pella, IA 50112
United States
Contact
Chevy Freiburger
Director of Admission
Email: freiburgerc@central.edu
Phone: 641-628-7637
Fax: 641-628-5983
Director of Admission
Email: freiburgerc@central.edu
Phone: 641-628-7637
Fax: 641-628-5983
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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German Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Actuarial Science |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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International Business/trade/commerce |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science |
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Information Science/studies |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Elementary Education And Teaching |
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Music Teacher Education |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Engineering, General |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
French Language And Literature |
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German Language And Literature |
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Linguistics |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Athletic Training/trainer |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
International/globalization Studies |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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Natural Sciences |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Economics, General |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Social Sciences, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art/art Studies, General |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,071
Applied
1,974
Accepted
1,274
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,730
Females Applied
1,116
Females Accepted
65%
Male Admissions
1,341
Males Applied
858
Males Accepted
64%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.56
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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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 |
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Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
18,600
Private
Fees
0
Full-time student fees
10,280
Room & board
4,892
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
33,653
Avg. Financial Aid Package
35,905
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
27,000
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,191
Avg. Loan Aid
23,884
Avg. Grant Aid
26,453
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
84%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
23%
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% |
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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 | |
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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
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)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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