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Central College

Pella, Iowa · Private · 1,070 undergrads

Central College admits 86% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Central College?

86% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1056–1120 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

1,706 applied, 1,470 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Central College cost?

$22,894 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $37,773.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$16,038
$30,000–$48,000$13,545
$48,000–$75,000$17,397
$75,000–$110,000$22,140
over $110,000$26,636

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Central College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Central College's fall 2027 rule yet. Central College didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Central College's site

What it's like

1,070
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Town
Campus setting in Pella, IA.
80%
of first-years come back for year two.
59%
finish in four years. 69% within six.
$57.4k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$25.1k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Central College is on

Easiest to get into in IowaCheapest after aid in IowaColleges for a 1100 SATColleges for a 23 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Central College's acceptance rate?
86% for fall 2024: 1,470 of 1,706 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Central College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1056 to 1120 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Central College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $17,397 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $37,773.
What is Central College's graduation rate?
69% of students finish within six years and 59% within four (IPEDS).