Central College

Pella, IAPrivate NonprofitTown Setting

Open Admission • 86% Acceptance

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86%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$23,377

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

1.1K

Students

Small campus body

$49,115

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Central College is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Pella, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 86%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

1.1K (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

86% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading528 - 560

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math528 - 560

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite20 - 26

1typical 50% range36

86%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Biological Sciences23% of degrees

Business & Marketing22% of degrees

Social Sciences11% of degrees

Engineering3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Computer Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $89,838

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $86,868

Earnings 5yr: $74,897

Debt: $27,000

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $68,021

Earnings 5yr: $68,027

Debt: $27,000

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $59,597

Earnings 5yr: $62,537

Debt: $27,000

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $56,941

Earnings 5yr: $41,342

Debt: $27,000

Sociology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $51,996

Earnings 5yr: $47,227

Debt: $25,000

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $51,814

Earnings 5yr: $49,090

Debt: $27,000

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $51,671

Earnings 5yr: $54,294

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $50,707

Earnings 5yr: $45,342

Debt: $27,000

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $51,466

Debt: N/A

Anthropology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Economics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Engineering, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Fine and Studio Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

History.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$23,377

In-State Tuition$20,988

Out-of-State Tuition$20,988

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

22%

Pell Grants

70%

Take Loans

77%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$49,115

+11% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$54,317

Completion Signals

66%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

80%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,815

Est. Monthly Payment

$225/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

55%

Men

45%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 55% men and 45% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

21%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$89,632

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Central College

Pella, IAPrivate NonprofitTown Setting

Open Admission • 86% Acceptance

Visit Website

Add to list:

86%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$23,377

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

1.1K

Students

Small campus body

$49,115

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

1.1K (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

86% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading528 - 560

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math528 - 560

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite20 - 26

1typical 50% range36

86%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Biological Sciences23% of degrees

Business & Marketing22% of degrees

Social Sciences11% of degrees

Engineering3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Computer Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $89,838

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $86,868

Earnings 5yr: $74,897

Debt: $27,000

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $68,021

Earnings 5yr: $68,027

Debt: $27,000

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $59,597

Earnings 5yr: $62,537

Debt: $27,000

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $56,941

Earnings 5yr: $41,342

Debt: $27,000

Sociology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $51,996

Earnings 5yr: $47,227

Debt: $25,000

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $51,814

Earnings 5yr: $49,090

Debt: $27,000

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $51,671

Earnings 5yr: $54,294

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $50,707

Earnings 5yr: $45,342

Debt: $27,000

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $51,466

Debt: N/A

Anthropology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Economics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Engineering, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Fine and Studio Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

History.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$23,377

In-State Tuition$20,988

Out-of-State Tuition$20,988

Financial Assistance & Support

22%

Pell Grants

70%

Take Loans

77%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$49,115

+11% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$54,317

Completion Signals

66%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

80%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,815

Est. Monthly Payment

$225/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

55%

Men

45%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 55% men and 45% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

21%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$89,632

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