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Central College

Acceptance Rate 79.24 %
SAT Average 1,100
Tuition & Fees $20,988
Student Population 1,169
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,764

Academic Overview

Central College is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Pella, Iowa. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Bachelor's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $20,988 for undergraduate students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 1,169 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 79.24% and the graduation rate is 71% last year.
The salary after graduation from Central College varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $48,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Central's tuition & fees is $20,988.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$20,988
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Central. The acceptance rate of Central is 79.24% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22.49%. The average graduation rate is 71% and the transfer-out rate is 28%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,764 and 97% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,169 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Central College is 79.24 %.
Acceptance Rate
79.24%
Graduation Rate for Central College is 71 %
Graduation Rate
71%
Transfer-out Rate for Central College is 28 %
Transfer-out Rate
28%
Retention Rate for Central College is 74 %
Retention Rate
74%
Student Population for Central College is 1,169
Student Population
1,169
Student to Faculty Ratio for Central College is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,764 at Central College.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,764

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address812 University, Pella, IA 50219
Phone877-462-3687
WEBwww.central.edu/
Admissionwww.central.edu/admission/
Online Applicationhttps://www.central.edu/admission/forms/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://www.central.edu/financial-aid/costs/
Net Price Calculatorwww.central.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/
Veterans Tuitiondepartments.central.edu/registrar/other/veteran-benefits/
Athletichttps://www.central.edu/academics/registrars-office/student-right-to-know/
Disability Servicehttps://central4.sharepoint.com/sites/StudentSupportServices/SitePages/Accommodations-for-students-with-disablilities.aspx

Offered Degrees

Central offers 36 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's360

Special Learning Opportunities

Central College offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,405)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,660)

Veterans Benefits

Central College has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges