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  • 4 Year
  • PELLA, IA
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Central College

#4 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B minus
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B minus
    11. Student Life
      B minus
    12. Safety
      B+
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    812 UNIVERSITY ST
    PELLA, IA 50219
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    About Central...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    American Rivers Conference

    From Central College

    Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year college known for its academic rigor, engaged citizenship and character formation, experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), athletics and service. The Central experience is rooted in exploration and self-discovery and enhanced by life in an academic community of 1,100 students. Founded in 1853, the college participates in NCAA Division III athletics. Central’s home of Pella is famous for its Tulip Time festival, Dutch pastries and windmill. Pella has it all!

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    64%
    SAT Range
    980-1230
    ACT Range
    19-25
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    No
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $21,690 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $31,712 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Business
      43 Graduates
    • Exercise Physiology
      35 Graduates
    • Biology
      19 Graduates
    • Sociology
      17 Graduates
    • Communications
      14 Graduates
    • Psychology
      13 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      12 Graduates
    • Spanish Language and Literature
      9 Graduates
    • Accounting
      8 Graduates
    • English
      8 Graduates
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    A Journey Scholarship Just For You

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    Every admitted student receives a $1,000 Journey Scholarship, made possible by generous donors. Central alumni, family and friends are investing in you to pursue your dreams. Supporting students through the Journey Scholarship is a top priority.

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,079 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    41
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    29%
    Varsity Athletes
    55%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $44,700 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    68%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
    National
    83%
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