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Central College

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$23,303Avg. Net Price
66%Grad Rate
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Central College Stats

Enrollment Deposit
Student Population
Admissions
Location
About
Cost
Demographics
Outcomes

Enrollment Deposit

How much is CENTRAL's enrollment deposit?

Central College requires a deposit of $200 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

28.60%

Central College is in the top 28.60% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

25.00%

Central College is in the top 25.00% of colleges in the state of Iowa for deposit cost. 10.34% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

22.10%

Central College is in the top 22.10% of Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 14.62% of private colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

Central College educates a diverse community of 1,303 students, with 1,303 pursuing undergraduate degrees and engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

1,303


Total Undergraduates

1,303


Full-Time vs Part-Time

95% Full-Time

5% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at Central College has a 79% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $25. Central College has test required that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1080 and the average ACT score is 21.


Acceptance Rate

79%


Application Fee

$25


SAT

Students submitting SAT

8%

Total Score

400

1600

9351205

Reading and Writing

200

800

490580

Math

200

800

445625

ACT

Students submitting ACT

58%

Composite Score

0

36

1925

English

0

36

1725

Math

0

36

1825

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Location

Located in Pella, IA, Central College offers students a town experience with all the advantages of a distinct community identity.


City

Pella


County

Marion County


State

Iowa


Country

United States


Urbanization

Town: Distant

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About

Central College features a student-focused approach with a 12 : 1 student-faculty ratio, Reformed Church in America values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

12 : 1


Religious Affiliation

Reformed Church in America


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above


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Cost

Central College makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $23,303 with 100% of students receiving financial assistance including 21% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$23,303


Received Aid

100%


Pell Recipients

21%


Tuition

$10,494 In-State

$10,494 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The Central College student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 72% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
669 (51%)
Women
634 (49%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
27 (2%)
18-19
510 (47%)
20-21
463 (42%)
22-24
80 (7%)
Over 25
13 (1%)

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Outcomes

Central College prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 66% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

66%

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