Overview
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| Location | Pella, Iowa |
| Online | central.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Pella, Iowa, Central College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Reformed Church in America faith. In the most recent statistical year 2,202 prospective students applied, and 1,641 were granted admission. Of those admitted 340 enrolled in the school. 1,079 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 60 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $19,250 plus fees of $0. Central College is ranked 386 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Central College is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Central College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#386 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#264 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Iowa
#7 in Best Private Colleges in Iowa
#13 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1260 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.52 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,341 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $10,552 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,159 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,302 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 17% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 13% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
| Biology | 8% |
| Foreign Languages | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153108 IPEDS survey data for Central College.
Current students may use the Central College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.