Central College
Central College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Pella, IA. It enrolls about 1,095 students and admits roughly 79% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Pella, IA 50219 |
| County | Marion County |
| Enrollment | 1,095 |
| Acceptance rate | 79% |
| Applicants / admitted | 1,978 / 1,562 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $20,988 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $20,988 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 69% |
| Transfer-out rate | 14% |
| Full-time retention rate | 73% |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 490–580 |
| ACT middle 50% | 19–25 |
| Website | www.central.edu/ |
| Phone | 8774623687 |
Admissions
About 1,978 students applied and 1,562 were admitted. Of those admitted, 274 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $20,988 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 321 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 69% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Central College is in Pella, IA, Marion County. Its coordinates are 41.4015, -92.9222.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Central College?
About 79% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 1,978 applicants.
How much does Central College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $20,988 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Central College?
About 1,095 students are enrolled.