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Central College campus

🇺🇸 USA · Iowa

Central College

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
86.2%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹19,71,445Out-of-state
Students
1,070Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

Central College is a private college in Pella, Iowa, United States. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Central has a student body of approximately 1,100 undergraduates and more than 60 academic programs.

Admissions planning estimate

86.2% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 51.2%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 78.97%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 79% (1,562/1,978; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

86 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,706
Offered a place 1,470
Enrolled 309

21% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1056-1120
4001600
ACT composite20-26
136

What a year costs

₹32,29,664 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹19,71,445
  • Housing₹11,32,820
  • Books & supplies₹1,25,399
Sticker price ₹32,29,664
After aid (average) ₹21,95,848

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹19,71,445
Out-of-state ₹19,71,445

Average aid awarded: ₹15,13,996 a year.

Outcomes and support

79.9%
Retention
66.2%
Graduation
57%
Get financial aid
25%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 87.9%
Hispanic 4.5%
Multiracial 3.1%
African American 2%
Unknown 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native American 0.2%

1 programme

  • Bachelor's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Natural Sciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate86.17%
Total Applicants1706
Admitted Applicants1470
Enrolled Applicants309
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1056
SAT Composite 75th %1120
ACT Composite 25th %20
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹19,71,445
Out-of-State Tuition₹19,71,445
Average Housing Cost₹11,32,820
Books & Supplies₹1,25,399
Average Net Price₹21,95,848
Students Receiving Aid57%
Average Aid Awarded₹15,13,996
Out-of-State Students25%

Student Body Diversity

African American1.96%
Asian0.37%
Hispanic4.49%
White87.94%
Multiracial3.08%
Native American0.19%
Pacific Islander0.00
International0.09%
Unknown Race1.87%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate66.19%
Retention Rate79.93%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates1070

Contact

Street Address812 University St
ZIP Code50219
Phone(641) 632-9667
Websitehttps://www.central.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/