Central College
812 UniversityPella, IA 50219
(877) 462-3687
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 1723
Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.central.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $32,124.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $46,645.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $46,645.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 465 | 535 |
| SAT Math | 445 | 565 |
| SAT Writing | ||
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
| ACT English | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 100% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 37% |
| Average Federal Grant | $5,304.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 47% |
| Average state aid | $4,152.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 100% |
| Average institutional aid | $17,412.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 80% |
| Average student loan | $7,734.00 |
- Degrees
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Anthropology
- Art/art Studies
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Economics
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature
- Environmental Studies
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- German Language and Literature
- History
- Information Science/Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International/Global Studies
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Music Teacher Education
- Natural Sciences
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Actuarial Science
Central College Scholarships
Iowa Tuition Scholarship
Scholarship for Iowa residents who are undergraduate students attending Central College in Iowa. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need. Candidates must file the FAFSA application prior to July 1st. Number of awards varies. more...
Cornerstone Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming freshmen planning to attend Central College in Iowa. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 970. Number of awards varies. more...
Modern Language Scholarship (French, German, Spanish)
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Central College in Iowa, interested in continuing their sudy of language (major or nonmajor) in French, German and/or Spanish. A proficiency exam, oral interview and letter of recommendation are required. Number of awards varies. more...
Computer Science & Math Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming freshmen planning to attend Central College in Iowa, majoring in Mathematics, Computer Science or Comuter Information Systems. Applicants must have a minimum 3.2 GPA, ACT score of 20, and have financial need. Candidates must demonstrate academic potential and ability. Number of awards varies. more...
Presidential Community College Scholarship
Scholarship for transfer students enrolling at Central College in Iowa. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and need to have completed 45 semester hours from an accredited two-year institution. Number of awards varies. more...
Iowa Scholarships
Helen K. Fairall Endowment Scholarship-Music
Annual award for college juniors, seniors, or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Music Department. Students must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA, be born and educated in Iowa, planning to establish a string quartet with emphasis on pre-1900 classical, baroque, and romantic music, and must be nominated. Due date may vary. more...
Nestle Purina Award for Excellence in Companion Animal Nutrition
Annual award for graduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement and interest in nutrition and physiology. Due date may vary. more...
Lowden Prize in Latin
Annual award for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students must have completed a minimum of four semester courses in Latin and demonstrate mastery of the language. more...
Japanese Ministry of Education (Monbusho) Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa. Students must be U.S. citizens, be 18 years of age or older, of good mental and physical health, have good knowledge of the Japanese language, and seeking academic study in Japan. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
University of Iowa Black Alumni Scholarship
Scholarship for Afro-American undergraduate (freshmen ineligible) or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa. Students must have a minimum 2.5 CGPA. Consideration given to financial need, academic achievement, and community service. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Gerald E. & d. Eileen Klonglan Scholarship
Scholarship for graduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University Sociology Department majoring in Sociology or Rural Sociology. Students must demonstrate financial need and academic and professional achievement and must be nominated. Preference given to students who are U.S. citizens of color, including, African Americans, Hispaics/Latinos, American Indians, Asian Americans, and others. Number of awards may vary. A FAFSA must be submitted by February 14th. more...
Weiss Family Arab Student Scholarship
Scholarship for Arab-speaking international students who are undergraduates attending Northwestern College. Selection is based on need. Preference is given to students intending to return to their home country to serve. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
American Council of Teachers of Russian (ACTR) Award
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa. Students must have completed a minimum of two years of Russian language study and have an interest in stuying in Russia. Consideration given to financial need and academic achievement. Due date and award amount may vary. more...
Dr. Harvey Price & Corinne Price Scholarship for the Study of Veterinary Medicine
Scholarship for graduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Students must demonstrate artistic talent in diagrams, charts, etc., that will aid in the practice of veterinary medicine. Due date may vary. more...
Howard Robertson Brass Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Music Department. Students must be gifted brass players. An audition is required. Due date may vary. Renewable. more...