Central College
PrivatePella, IA
Located in Pella, IA, Central College is a private small school with roughly 1,070 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 86% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $89,838/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
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Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Central College's acceptance rate?
Central College in Pella, IA admits approximately 86% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Central College?
Admitted students at Central College typically score between 1056–1120 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Central College?
Admitted students at Central College typically score between 20–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Central College cost?
Central College's total cost of attendance is reported at $37,773 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Central College require students to live on campus?
No -- Central College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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