Strong completion rate
Most enrolled students complete their degree.
This school69%
National avg62%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Central College
Pella, IA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$20,988
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,988
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,220
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,220
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$33,208
Net price (after aid)$22,353
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$14,745
$30k – $48k$16,426
$48k – $75k$19,418
$75k – $110k$22,308
$110k+$25,764
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$54,317
Median debt at graduation$26,984
Est. monthly loan payment$286
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants21%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans66%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
69%
Freshman Retention
73%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$21k
Net price
$22.4k
Pell
21%
Median debt
$27k
Earnings (10y)
$54.3k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (27)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistryPhysics
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
CybersecuritySoftware EngineeringWeb Development
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Civil Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
79%
SAT range
935 - 1205
ACT range
19 - 25
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About Central College
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- Where is Central College located?
- Central College is located in Pella, IA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Central College?
- Central College is a private university based in IA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Central College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Central College is approximately 79%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Central College?
- Central College's published in-state tuition is approximately $20,988 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Central College?
- Central College reports total enrollment of approximately 1,062 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Central College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Central College.
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