Central College

Central College is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Pella, IA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification

The Central's 2024 tuition & fees is $20,988 for the academic year 2023-2024. 97% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,764.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 1,169 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).

Central ranked 197^th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 18^th in Iowa Colleges rankings. Central College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Central College is $20,988.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $22,247 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$20,988

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$22,247

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Central College is 78.97% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.54%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,080.

The average graduation rate is 71%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 1,169 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 Central Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	78.97% Acceptance Rate / 17.54% Yield
Test Scores »	1,080 SAT / 22 ACT
Graduation Rate »	71%
Transfer-out Rate	28%
Retention Rate	74%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	7.69% (13 to 1)
Student Population »	1,169 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$10,764

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

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On-Campus Students Services

Central College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at Central
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Central College Directory Information

Address	812 University, Pella, IA 50219
Phone	877-462-3687
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-years, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category	Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
Highest Degree Offered	Bachelor's degree

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

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