Central College
Private nonprofit, 4-year
812 University, Pella, IA 50219
Quick Facts
1,062
Total Enrollment
79%
Acceptance Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
$49,115
Median Earnings (6yr)
$20,988
In-State Tuition
$22,353
Avg Net Price
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1115
Avg SAT Score
About Central College
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Bachelor's |
Location
| Address | 812 University |
| City | Pella, IA |
| ZIP Code | 50219 |
| County | Marion County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Mark Putnam (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,062 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 46% |
| Male | 54% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 87.4% |
| Black | 1.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.1% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.2% |
| Unknown | 2.3% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 1.2% |
| Part-Time Students | 2.1% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 490 | 540 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 445 | 540 | 625 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$20,988
In-State Tuition
$20,988
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,177
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,353
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 21% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 66% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 21% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $26,984 |
| Median Total Debt | $20,815 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $38,194 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 77% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $14,745 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $16,426 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $19,418 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $22,308 |
| $110,001+ | $25,764 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$49,115
6 Years After
$51,064
8 Years After
$54,317
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $33,476 | 75th percentile: $64,470
Earnings by Family Income Background
$48,109
Low Income
$43,171
Middle Income
$52,382
High Income
Student Outcomes
73%
Full-Time Retention
69%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$7,695
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$12,673
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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