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Central College

Pella, IA · Town · 1,070 students
Religious
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
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Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Pella, IA, 50219 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
OMA · Omaha
154 mi away
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Cost
Cost of attendance
$37,773
Avg net price
$23,377
Room & board
$12,060
Tuition
$20,988
Books & supplies
$1,335/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$16,231
$30–48k
$16,237
$48–75k
$19,532
$75–110k
$21,936
$110k+
$27,165
Admissions
Admit rate
86%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1147
Reading 528–560
Math 528–560
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 20–26
English 19–23
Math 17–27
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
68%
1st-yr retention
80%
Transfer-out rate
21%
Consumer completion
69%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
69%
Transferred
26%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
5%
Median earnings (6yr)
$49,115
Median earnings (10yr)
$54,317
Median debt
$26,984
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,500–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$38,194
Student Body
Men 55%Women 45%
11
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
22%
First-generation
21%
Median family income
$81,191
Independent students
3%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
88%
Hispanic
4%
Black
2%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$49,115
10 years after entry
$54,317
Business Administration, Management and Operations42
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences41
Biology, General31
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods18
Accounting and Related Services16
Sociology14
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics13
Psychology, General11
Communication and Media Studies10
Computer Science8
Natural Resources Conservation and Research6
Engineering, General6
English Language and Literature, General6
Political Science and Government5
Fine and Studio Arts5
History5
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Institutional
Endowment
$99M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Full-time faculty
81%
Avg faculty salary
$7,780/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,107
Federal loan rate
70%

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