Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Central College is 79.24% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.49%. 1,018 men and 952 women applied to Central and 802 men and 759 women students were accepted.
Among them, 192 men and 159 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Central.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Central
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants1,9701,01895200
Admitted1,56180275900
Enrolled35119215900
Acceptance Rate 79.24%78.78%79.73%--
Yield 22.49%23.94%20.95%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 34 students (10% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 220 students (63%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Central.
The median SAT score is 1,100 with 540 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 608 and the 25th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 610 and 25th percentile is 520 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 26 and 25th percentile score of 19 at Central. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Central College are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Central
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total104011001218
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing520540608
SAT Math520560610
ACT Composite192226
ACT Math182225
ACT English172125
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Central. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Central College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
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Central Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools of Central College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Central.
Admission Information for Applying to Central
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$25
Admission Informationwww.central.edu/admission/
Online Applicationhttps://www.central.edu/admission/forms/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor

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