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Central College
Pella, IA · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $22,894
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Median earnings
- $57,387
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Central College is a private nonprofit college in Pella, IA with 1,070 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, and admitted students average 1147 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $22,894 per year ($16,038 for families earning under $30,000). 59% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,387 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,978
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,562
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing528–560
200800
SAT Math528–560
200800
ACT Composite20–26
136
What Central College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $37,773
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $21,934
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,038
- $30–48k$13,545
- $48–75k$17,397
- $75–110k$22,140
- $110k+$26,636
Get a personal estimate with Central College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $57,387
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,125
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,070
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 23%
- White88%
- Hispanic5%
- Black2%
- Asian0%
Central College FAQ
What is Central College's acceptance rate?+
Central College admits 86% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Central College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 528–560 on SAT Reading and Writing and 528–560 on SAT Math; the average total is 1147.
What ACT score do you need for Central College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–26.
Is Central College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Central College?+
In Fall 2023, 1,978 students applied to Central College and 1,562 were admitted; 274 enrolled.
Does Central College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Central College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Central College require an essay?+
Central College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Central College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $37,773 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,894.
What is Central College's graduation rate?+
59% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 153108 · How we use this data
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