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Central College admissions

Pella, Iowa · Private · 1,070 undergrads

Central College admitted 86% of applicants for fall 2024 (1,470 of 1,706, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1056–1120.

The numbers

Applied
1,706
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
20–26
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
21%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$25
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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).

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

Questions people ask

What is Central College's acceptance rate?
Central College admitted 86% of applicants for fall 2024 (1,470 of 1,706, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Central College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1056–1120. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)

Updated Oct 31, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers