Overview

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

Location & Contact

Address 812 University
Pella, IA  50112
United States

Contact Kelly Kowzan
Director of Admission
Email: kowzank@central.edu
Phone: 641-628-7521
Fax: 641-628-5983

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Actuarial Science	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
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 And Teaching	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Sciences	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,844

Applied

1,604

Accepted

1,050

Enrolled

Female Admissions

825

Females Applied

710

Females Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

962

Males Applied

848

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.59

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	August 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	528	560
SAT Math	-	528	560
ACT Composite	-	20	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

22,374

Private

Fees

500

Full-time student fees

12,060

Room & board

5,800

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

19,466

Avg. Financial Aid Package

20,763

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

9,750

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,873

Avg. Loan Aid

9,993

Avg. Grant Aid

16,590

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

76.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,050

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

25%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.9%
Black or African American	2.02%
White or Caucasian	87.42%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.38%
Asian	0.58%
Two or more races	2.79%
Other	1.44%

Gender

Male (54.95%)

Female (45.05%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	94%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Breakfast of Champions, Day of Service and Lemming Race

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:
Kinesiology, Common Ground, History Club, Zeta Chi and Fellowship of Christian Athletes

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
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Triathlon	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

95

Total Faculty

Full-time - 72

Part-time - 23

Male - 46

Female - 49