Paying for Central College

2023 Tuition & Fee	$19,800 2.86%

The 2023 tuition & fees of Central College (Central) is $19,800 for prospective students. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $42,731.

92% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $10,244. It could cover 51.74% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $24,933 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

For class of 2026 who were admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated tuition for four(4) years is $42,095. The estimated total costs of attendance with living costs and personal expenses is $105,059 for four(4) years.

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Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

For the academic year 2022-2023, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Central is $19,800. The 2023 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 2.86% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $42,731.

The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2023-2024 is $20,366 which is a 2.9% increase compared to 2023's rate.

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,102. The Living costs increased by 2.85% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

Central Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2021-2022	$19,250	$13,711
2022-2023	$19,800	$14,102
Change % 2022-2023	2.86%	2.85%
2023-2024	$20,366	$14,504

Data source: NCES(National Center for Education Statistics

Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)

Cost estimates for 2023-2024 are based on last year's rate of change.

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The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Central. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $825.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2022-2023)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2021-2022	$802
	2022-2023	$825
	2023-2024	$849

The 2023 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2024 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.

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The next table compares the tuition & fees between Central College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison between Central College and Similar Schools
	In-State	Out-of-State
Central College	$19,800
Drake University	$47,742
Upper Iowa University	$33,639
Saint Ambrose University	$34,570
Maharishi International University	$16,530
Morningside University	$36,610

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Central?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2023, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Central is $42,095.

Since the tuition & fees at Central College have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$15,100	$11,516	$8,782	$6,697	$42,095
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$11,516	$8,782	$6,697	$5,108	$32,103
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$8,782	$6,697	$5,108	$3,895	$24,483
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$6,697	$5,108	$3,895	$2,971	$18,671
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$5,108	$3,895	$2,971	$2,265	$14,239

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2023, the estimated 4-years COA is $105,059.

The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Central College.

Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$30,621	$27,182	$24,596	$22,661	$105,059
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$27,182	$24,596	$22,661	$21,222	$95,660
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$24,596	$22,661	$21,222	$20,163	$88,641
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$22,661	$21,222	$20,163	$19,393	$83,438
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$21,222	$20,163	$19,393	$18,845	$79,622

Last year, 92% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $64,083.

The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Central College.

Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$20,377	$16,938	$14,352	$12,417	$64,083
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$16,938	$14,352	$12,417	$10,978	$54,684
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$14,352	$12,417	$10,978	$9,919	$47,665
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$12,417	$10,978	$9,919	$9,149	$42,462
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$10,978	$9,919	$9,149	$8,601	$38,646

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2023 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Central College.