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ACT
21/26
SAT
950/1220
Estimated Cost
$50,547
Financial Aid
$33,732
Students
1,000 - 4,999
About Central College
Central College is a four-year private liberal arts college located in Pella, Iowa, and affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. The College was founded in 1853 and has been fully accredited by the North Central Association since 1942. Central has a student body of approximately 1,400 undergraduates and 73 academic programs. The College is noted for its picturesque campus and strong study abroad programs.
Central College Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#510 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Iowa
#12 of 88
2024 Top Religious Colleges in Iowa
#7 of 29
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Central College is Biomedical followed by Business Management, Social Sciences, Education and Languages & Linguistics.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Central College within four or six years.