70%

Acceptance Rate

$27,794

Avg.Financial Aid

001850

FAFSA Code

Central College

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Reformed Church in America

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    HLC

  • Website

    www.central.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    1,117

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Central College which is a private, Reformed Church in America university, is located in Pella, Iowa. Across all the courses offered at Central College, the enrolment stands at 1,173. The school has a total of 90 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. At CC, around 48% of the students are females and 52% are males. Further, around 97% of the students are 24 and under. Harry Smith, Bernadette Allen, Adam Gregg, and Vern Den Herder are some of the well-known alumni of the school. Several other achievers owe their success to this university. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, CC offers around 27 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

Address

812 University

Rankings

It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a college and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the college has a ranking. The two popular publications, US News and Forbes, are among the most trusted publications when it comes to the rankings of an educational institution. The ranking of a college plays an important role in helping a prospective candidate choosing the right college. It helps them assess the college's performance based on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. However, it is to be noted that Central College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings by these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    Rolling Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    70%

  • SAT Range

    915 - 1175

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    20 - 27

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $25

  • Accept Common App

    None

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is easy. Central College has 4 admission thresholds. To kickstart the admission process at CC, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $25. The SAT score in the range of 975-1235 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. A candidate, in order to take admission to Central College, must score 22 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 19 are also given admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 812 University, Pella, Iowa 50219. To gather more information, they can call them at (877) 462-3687.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $22,753

  • Average Annual Cost

    $37,296

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $52,098

  • Other Fees

    $N/A

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $10,280

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,199

Total One Year Cost

$52,098

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to CC are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $53,402. The average annual tuition cost ($38,600), books and supplies ($1,323), room and boarding ($10,280), and budget for other expenses ($3,199) are all included in this cost. For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Bachelor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

11:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

79%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

50%

Male Professors

50%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Physiology, Pathology and Related S...

    43 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    30 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    24 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    20 Graduates

  • Sociology

    19 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    15 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    15 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    13 Graduates

  • Sociology

    19 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    15 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    15 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    13 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    8 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    7 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    7 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    7 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    6 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    5 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    4 Graduates

  • Economics

    4 Graduates

  • Physics

    4 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    3 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    3 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    3 Graduates

  • Management Sciences and Quantitativ...

    3 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    2 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    2 Graduates

  • Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...

    2 Graduates

  • History

    2 Graduates

  • Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

    2 Graduates

  • Music

    2 Graduates

  • Social Sciences, General

    2 Graduates

  • Information Science/Studies

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

1,117

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

25%

Full-time / Part-time

96% / 4%

Students Gender

Male

49%

US National: 44%

Female

51%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

85%

Unknown

2%

Black

2%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

2%

Non Resident alien

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

29%

Out Of State

71%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$59,591 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 100% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

100%

Undergrads in College Housing

91%

Averege Housing Cost

$4,892/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,388/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,388/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Dutch

School Colors

red and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

11

Sports Club

11

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $10,280 per year for living on campus. Central College has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at CC costs around $5,388 per year. The college has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. The number of female and male students at the college are 52% and 48%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$36,600/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$44,700/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$25,298 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$263 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$27,794

Students Receiving Federal Grants

38%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,147

Students Receiving State Aid

55%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,777

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$23,219

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$33,494

$30K - $48K

$32,154

$48K - $75K

$30,911

$75K - $110K

$27,960

> $110K

$25,417

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$5,132,995

The financial aid department of Central College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at Central College is around $24,275 and the federal grant is $5,237. The students at the college are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $5,806, while the institutional aid is $24,275. The non-need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Central College amount to $5,132,995 per annum.

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