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Central College

Pella, IA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate79%
Acceptance Rate79%

Central College Student Life

Central College Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Central College has the Academic Honorary Associations and Health Professions Club. In fact, more students participate in the Academic Honorary Associations and Health Professions Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Central College include Music Ensembles, Campus Ministries, Student Senate and Students Concerned About the Environment (SCATE).

Central College students' favorite campus events are Annual Lemming Race, Breakfast of Champions and Candlelight Christmas Concert.

Central College Housing

This table offers information on housing at Central College.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes Required for senior
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 96%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 1,405
Number of Students Living On-Campus 1,114
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Central College offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Central College students live on campus. In 2023, 96% of undergrads at Central College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 4% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Central College. There are 1,405 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,172 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,114 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 76% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Central College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Central College Athletics

At Central College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Central College:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Golf NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Soccer NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Tennis NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Track And Field NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3

Safety at Central College

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Central College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Central College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Central College offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Central College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Central College, take Highway 163, Interstate 80 to Pella, IA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Des Moines International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Iowa you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Central College's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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Central College Students

48%

Women

52%

Men

95%

Full Time

4%

Part Time

72%

In State

28%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

85%

5%

3%

3%

2%

1%

0.18%

0.18%

Undergraduate Students

1,172

Central College Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,169

Campus Setting

Rural

Acceptance Rate

79%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$20,988

Out-of-State

$20,988

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 1
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