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    Information Summary

    Ranks 2255th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communityRemote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster)
    Highest offeringBachelor's degree
    Full-time Enrollment1,438
    Total Enrollment1,472
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$25
    Graduate Application FeeN/A
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Pella, IA

    Total Population12,745 (9,287 urban / 3,458 rural)
    Households4,454 (2.54 people per house)
    Families3,224 (3.04 people per family)
    Pop. — African American33
    Pop. — Asian277
    Pop. — Pacific Islander13
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native41
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)12,399
    Pop. — Other64

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences

    UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence
    GraduateN/A
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
    EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate four-year
    Size & SettingSmall four-year, highly residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Central College?

    Ranks 565th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $20,972 $20,972 $20,972
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $250 $250 $250
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $728 $728 $728
    FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $30,700 $30,700 $30,700
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $21,852 $21,852 $21,852
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $21,852 $21,852 $21,852

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $18,648 trend  $20,972 $18,648 trend  $20,972 $18,648 trend  $20,972
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $750 trend  $880
    On-Campus – Room & Board $6,486 trend  $7,224
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,500 trend  $1,624
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Details

    Applicants 1,797 (909 male / 888 female)
    Admitted 1,439 (703 male / 736 female)
    Admission rate 80%
    First-time Enrollment 413 (195 male / 218 female)
    FT Enrollment 413 (195 male / 218 female)
    PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Central College use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsRecommended
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningNo
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Central College accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 383rd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 95%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 26
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 26
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 21 / 26

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 465th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 5%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 600
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 410 / 610
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 850 / 1210

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesNo
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
    Dorm Capacity1,415
    Meals per Week20
    Room Fee$3,542
    Board Fee$3,682

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Central College ranks 270th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,021 134 pie   30%
    State & Local Grant Aid $3,508 237 pie   54%
    Institutional Grant Aid $8,628 442 pie   100%
    Student Loan Aid $7,452 368 pie   83%
    Any financial aid type   442 pie   100%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Central College?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    91827
    Black Non-Hispanic
    5813
    Hispanic
    12921
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    9918
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    213
    White Non-Hispanic
    6317461,377
    Race Unknown
    8513
    Total 676 796 1,472

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Central College?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 1 10 11
    Anthropology 4 4
    Art/Art Studies, General 10 10
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 19 19
    Business Administration and Management, General 27 27
    Chemistry, General 13 13
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 29 29
    Computer Science 7 7
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4 4
    Economics, General 5 5
    Elementary Education and Teaching 41 41
    English Language and Literature, General 11 11
    Environmental Studies
    French Language and Literature 1 1
    General Studies 15 15
    German Language and Literature 2 2
    History, General 7 7
    Information Science/Studies
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 2 2
    International/Global Studies 1 1
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 2 29 31
    Linguistics
    Mathematics and Computer Science 2 2
    Mathematics, General 6 6
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
    Music Teacher Education 2 2
    Music, General 4 4
    Natural Sciences 1 1
    Philosophy 4 4
    Physics, General 1 1 3 5
    Political Science and Government, General 12 12
    Psychology, General 1 21 22
    Religion/Religious Studies 7 7
    Social Sciences, General 1 9 10
    Sociology 1 8 9
    Spanish Language and Literature 1 12 13
    Total 1 3 2 4 327 337

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Central College ranks 1533rd for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $52,217 ($53,296 male / $50,268 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 87 (56 male / 31 female)
    Total Benefits $1,226,429

    Central College Summary

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    Central College is a private liberal arts college located in Pella, Iowa. Originally named Central University of Iowa (CUI), the college officially changed its name to “Central College” in the mid 90s. Central College students can study abroad in nine locations: Central is currently home to eight local fraternities and sororities. Central College has a policy of “deferred recruitment” regarding Greek organizations; Beta Kappa Epsilon (ΒΚΕ) is Central’s oldest fraternity and was founded in 1947. Theta Kappa Alpha (ΘΚA) was the third fraternity to be founded at Central in 1967. The members of Theta Kappa Alpha (the “Thetas”) host Central’s annual Lemming Race (see “Traditions”.) Sigma Phi Omega (ΣΦΩ) became Central’s first sorority in 1969. Alpha Zeta Chi (AZX) was founded as an all-male fraternity in 1988, on the principles of looking beyond people’s differences and respecting each individual’s dignity, and with the goal of improving the social climate at Central College. In 1998, AZX began accepting female members, thus becoming Central’s first co-ed fraternity. Psi Sigma Tau (ΨΣΤ) is Central’s newest group, having been tentatively approved by Greek Council in the spring of 2006.

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    Central College Academics

    There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. An instance of this, the university has a Cross-Registration, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Urban Semester and Washington Semester. Central College is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Central College.

    Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
    Global Studies, Mathematics/Computer Science, Natural Sciences
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Drama/Theater Arts, Music – General
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business Administration/Management, International Business
    History:
    History – General
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    Exercise Sciences
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biology
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    French, German, Linguistics, Spanish
    English Language and Literature:
    English, English Language & Literature – General
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry, Physics
    Communications & Journalism:
    Communications/Rhetoric
    Education:
    Elementary Education, Music Teacher Education
    Social Sciences:
    Anthropology, Economics, Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General, Sociology
    Popular majors:
    fifteen percent business per marketing, eleven percent education, eleven percent social sciences, ten percent parks and recreation, six percent communications per journalism, six percent computer and information sciences, six percent physical sciences, five percent foreign languages and literature, five percent liberal arts
    Computer Science:
    Computer/Information Sciences – General, Information Sciences/Systems

    Moreover, for international students, the application fee is 25. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $728 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall.

    Central College Admissions

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    This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty-five dollars regular application fee, twenty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, Free online application fee and point zero . Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 84%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. An instance of this, there were one hundred and sixty-two total number of transfer students who applied and ninety-five total number of transfer students who were admitted.

    It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of August and For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. The regular application due date was not reported. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported.

    Central College Athletics

    The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Football
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Golf
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
    • Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Track_and_field
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_indoor
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Wrestling
    The Dutch are a member of NCAA.

    Central College Financial Aid

    Financial aid forms are FAFSA. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Minority Status, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.

    Central College Students

    The school’s size is approximately one thousand, five hundred and two degree-seeking undergrads and three hundred and sixty-six first-time degree-seeking freshmen. Central College offers Bachelor’s degrees. Additionally, the student body consists of eighty-three percent in-state students, seventeen percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, fifty-six percent women, forty-four percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, one percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, ninety-three percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien and one percent race per ethnicity unreported. Besides, it is part of an Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, Reformed Church In America, Coed, where 84 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member.

    Students should note the housing policies: Guaranteed On-Campus Housing For All Undergraduates, ninety-eight percent of first-year students live in college housing, eighty-six percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Married Students, Fraternity/Sorority Housing, Special Housing For International Students, one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, two hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, , Pets allowed in dorm rooms and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. This school features the Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. In any event, the school is located 45 miles from Des Moines.In addition, the university has many unique facilites such as glass-blowing studio, cross-cultural study center, center for communication and theater.

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