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Central College

Pella, Iowa · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$49,115

Acceptance Rate

79%

Graduation Rate

70%

Annual Tuition

$20,988

Quick answer

What is the acceptance rate at Central College? 79.0% of applicants are admitted, according to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data (2024-25 College Scorecard release) on CollegeFactbook.com. Graduates of Central College earn a median of $54,317 ten years after entry — right at the national median. Average SAT score 1147, in-state tuition $20,988.

At a Glance

Total Students

1,062

Retention Rate

73%

Faculty Ratio

12

Financial Aid

66%

Median Debt

$26,984

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,147

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

528–560

SAT Math (middle 50%)

528–560

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

20–26

Institution Overview

Central College is a private, non-profit institution with 1,062 students. The college has a 79% acceptance rate and a graduation rate of 70.3%. The retention rate is 72.7%. The in-state tuition is $20,988.

One year after graduation, alumni earn $41,714, with earnings increasing to $49,115 after five years and $54,317 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $26,984. The college provides financial aid to 65.5% of students.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$42k

1 YEAR

$49k

5 YEARS

$54k

10 YEARS

Top 36% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

Central College graduates report earnings of $41,714 one year after graduation. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $49,115. Ten years after graduation, earnings reach $54,317. The median debt for graduates is $26,984.

The college has a student body of 1,062 students, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The graduation rate is 70.3%, and the retention rate is 72.7%. The in-state tuition is $20,988, and 65.5% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Pella, Iowa

Pella, IA 50219

Central College is located in Pella, Iowa. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Central College has an acceptance rate of 79.0%.