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Central College
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Information Summary
Ranks 392nd overall and 10th in Iowa
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
86.1 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$32,700 |
| Admission
Success rate |
79% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
29 / 1292 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
16 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
79% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,456 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Pella, IA 50219
| Surrounding community | Remote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,745 (9,287 urban / 3,458 rural) |
| Households | 4,454 (2.54 people per house) |
| Families | 3,224 (3.04 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 33 |
| Pop. — Asian | 277 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 13 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 41 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 12,399 |
| Pop. — Other | 64 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Central College?
Ranks 556th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $22,230 | $22,230 | $22,230 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $280 | $280 | $280 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $772 | $772 | $772 |
| 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 | $32,700 | $32,700 | $32,700 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $23,430 | $23,430 | $23,430 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $23,430 | $23,430 | $23,430 |
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 | $19,684 |
$19,684 |
$19,684 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $850 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,846 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,576 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 1,919 (1,026 male / 893 female) |
| Admitted | 1,522 (803 male / 719 female) |
| Admission rate | 79% |
| First-time Enrollment | 424 (206 male / 218 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 423 (206 male / 217 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 1 (N/A male / 1 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,456 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Central College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Central College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 120th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 95% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 29 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 29 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 29 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 224th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 4% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 414 / 642 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 452 / 650 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 866 / 1292 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,415 |
| Meals per Week | 20 |
| Room Fee | $3,738 |
| Board Fee | $3,886 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Central College Ranks 305th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,889 | 86 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,690 | 164 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $9,313 | 365 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $8,188 | 305 | |
| Any financial aid type | 365 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Central College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 14 | 18 | 32 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 11 | 8 | 19 |
Hispanic | 14 | 8 | 22 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 7 | 15 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 2 | 3 |
White Non-Hispanic | 624 | 727 | 1,351 |
Race Unknown | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Total | 680 | 776 | 1,456 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Central College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | 2 | 2 |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | 2 | 2 |
Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 3 | 6 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | N/A | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 148 | 205 | 353 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 155 | 214 | 369 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Central College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 19 | 41 | |
| 4 | 30 | 34 | |
| 17 | 14 | 31 | |
| 7 | 13 | 20 | |
| 7 | 13 | 20 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Central College Ranks 1531st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $54,187 ($55,280 male / $52,308 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 87 (55 male / 32 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 14 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 6 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,144,820 |
Central College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
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.
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
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 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.
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















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