Central College
Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year college known for its academic rigor, engaged citizenship and character formation, experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), athletics and service. The Central experience is rooted in exploration and self-discovery and enhanced by life in an academic community of 1,100 students. Founded in 1853, the college participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake. Central’s home of Pella, Iowa, is a thriving community of more than 10,000. Pella impressively appears in Oprah’s 60 Charming American Town
*Cumulative GPA required: 2.7/2.7 Cumulative GPA required/GPA per course
For more details, contact us through the links provided on the right.
- Enrollment: 1100
- Address:812 University Street, Pella, IA, USA
- Phone Number: 641-628-7616
- Email: Chevy Freiburger
- Website: https://central.edu
- Iowa Private Transfer Guarantee participant: Yes
- Transfer Credit Information: https://departments.central.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/files/2024/12/Transfer-Guide-Master.pdf
Academic Interests
- Biology, Chemistry & Physics
- Business
- Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
- Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, & Statistics
- Education
- Engineering
- Environmental Science, Geology & Sustainability
- Graphic Design & Visual Arts
- Health Sciences & Nursing
- Humanities
- Performing Arts
- Pre-Professional Programs
- Psychology & Neuroscience
- Religion, Theology & Philosophy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work & Human Services
- Sports Management & Marketing
- Undecided
Campus Interests
- Athletics
- Housing
- Intramural Sports
- Religious Affiliation
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Student Life
- Study Abroad
- Transfer Student and/or Merit-Based Scholarships
- TRIO Student Support Services