Central College

#8 in Iowa

4-years Private College In Pella, IA

Central College (referred to as Central) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Pella, IA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Bachelor's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Central College is $20,988. The school has a total enrollment of 1,169 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Central College is Bachelor's degree. It offers degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$20,988 (2023)
Acceptance Rate79.24%
Student Population1,169
Test Scores1,100 (SAT) 22 (ACT)
Graduation Rate71%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Central College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1942 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Central College is $20,988 for academic year 2021-2022. Central College offers the alternative tuition plansprepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan. 97 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $10,764 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Central College is 79.24% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.49%. The average SAT score is 1,100 and the average ACT score is 22. Central College accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,169 students are attending at Central College. There are 99 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 21 part-time faculty working for Central College. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 324 (full-time) and 105 (part-time). The graduation rate at Central College is 71% and transfer-out rate is 28%. The retention rate is 74% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Central College offers the distance learning courses, but students may be required to attend/visit regular classes to complete their degree/programs. Central College offers study abroad, teacher certification program. On Central College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Central College
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers