School Information

28.5
Total Enrollment 1,636
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Central College

http://www.central.edu
812 University, Pella, Iowa 50219
(641) 628-5286

Central College embraces the continuous improvement model as the means to achieve its vision, mission and goals. Through strategic planning and assessment, Central has the opportunity to refine programs that provide the balance of challenge and support for which Central is known.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Reformed Church in America
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Central College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 94.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $14,138), and 72% receive loans ($6,719 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,368.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Central College is $19,966 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,451 people applied to Central College. Of the applicants, 74.0% were admitted (75.0% male & 74.0% female ) and 24.0% accepted (25.0% male and 23.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     80.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     80.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     67.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     72.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     63.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 5/1
Admissions Office Phone 641-628-7645
Admissions Office Email admission@central.edu
Admissions Office Address 812 University Pella, Iowa 50219
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.central.edu/admission/transfer/TransferEquivalencies.cfm
Admissions Website http://www.central.edu (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Central College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 670
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 650
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 27
 
Central College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 17
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 17
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 42
Accounting 6
Business Administration and Management, General 33
International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
Communication, journalism, and related programs 11
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 11
Computer and information sciences and support services 10
Computer Science 6
Information Science/Studies 4
Education 30
Elementary Education and Teaching 27
Music Teacher Education 3
English language and literature/letters 9
English Language and Literature, General 9
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 18
French Language and Literature 5
German Language and Literature 3
Linguistics 2
Spanish Language and Literature 8
History 11
History, General 11
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 8
General Studies 8
Mathematics and statistics 3
Mathematics, General 3
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 6
International/Global Studies 4
Mathematics and Computer Science 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural Sciences 0
Natural resources and conservation 4
Environmental Studies 4
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 41
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 41
Philosophy and religious studies 3
Philosophy 1
Religion/Religious Studies 2
Physical sciences 11
Chemistry, General 7
Physics, General 4
Psychology 11
Psychology, General 11
Social sciences 17
Anthropology 0
Economics, General 3
Political Science and Government, General 3
Social Sciences, General 1
Sociology 10
Visual and performing arts 10
Art/Art Studies, General 6
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
Music, General 2
 
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