Central College

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Central College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Pella, IA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification. Central College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission .

86% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,706 applied, 1,470 accepted, and 309 enrolled in Central. 177 men and 131 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

1,100 SAT, 23 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,100 and ACT score is 23. The SAT score of 1100 is average, 59 to 67 as in percentile. 25 th pctl. 50 th pctl. 75 th pctl. SAT Score Total 1056 1100 1120 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 528 550 560 Math 528 550 560 ACT Score Composite 20 23 26 Math 17 23 27 English 19 21 23 More Scores

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $20,988 for undergraduate programs. Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at Central College. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,165 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $11,133. For freshmen, 351 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $12,678. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 1,084 students enrolled Central in 2025. By gender, 595 men and 489 women students are enrolled. It offers only undergraduate programs (all undergraduate students). More Demographics Stats

36 Major Programs

All undergraduate programs Bachelor's Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Central is 66% and the transfer-out rate is 30%. The retention rate is 80% for full-time and 80% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 66% Transfer-out Rate 30% Retention Rate 80% Students to Faculty Ratio 11 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 103 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Central and the average faculty salary is $70,020. The studetns to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. There are 488 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $55,009. Number of Faculties 103 Average Faculty Salary $70,020 Number of Staffs 488 Average Staff Salary $55,009

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) Study Abroad Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

	25^th pctl.	50^th pctl.	75^th pctl.
SAT Score
Total	1056	1100	1120
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	528	550	560
Math	528	550	560
ACT Score
Composite	20	23	26
Math	17	23	27
English	19	21	23

Pella, IA