Applying to Central

Acceptance RateSAT Median
79.02% 1,080
Central College's acceptance rate is 79.02% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,978 students applied and 1,563 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Central.
Central's acceptance rate places 12nd out of 30 Iowa colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,080 and the ACT score is 22 at Central. Central's SAT score ranks 10th out of 17 Iowa colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Central, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Central College is 79.02% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.98%. 1,000 men and 978 women applied to Central and 810 men and 753 women students were accepted.
Among them, 146 men and 128 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Central.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Central
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants1,9781,00097800
Admitted1,56381075300
Enrolled28114612800
Acceptance Rate 79.02%81.00%76.99%--
Yield 17.98%18.02%17.00%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Central College 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 22 students (8% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 158 students (58%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Central.
The median SAT score is 1,080 with 540 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 580 and the 25th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 625 and 25th percentile is 445 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 19 at Central. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Central College are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,284, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Central
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total93510801205
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing490540580
SAT Math445540625
ACT Composite192225
ACT Math182125
ACT English172125
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Central College 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Central. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Central College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Central Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools of Central College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Central.
Admission Information for Applying to Central
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$25
Admission Informationwww.central.edu/admission/
Online Applicationhttps://www.central.edu/admission/forms/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within and/or outside a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor
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