- 4 Year
- PELLA, IA
Central College
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- PELLA, IA
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 453 reviews
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- Academicsgrade B minus
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade C+
- Professorsgrade B
- Locationgrade B
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade B minus
- Safetygrade B+
About
Founded in 1853, Central College in Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor, leadership formation and work creating connections among students, faculty, coaches and alumni that help graduates realize their career aspirations. We are dedicated to cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences, professional fields of study and experiential learning. The Central experience is rooted in a residential community of 1,120 students. The college participates in NCAA Division III athletics.
Central’s home of Pella is famous for its Tulip Time festival, Dutch pastries and windmill. Pella has it all!
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- Business43 Graduates
- Exercise Physiology35 Graduates
- Biology19 Graduates
- Sociology17 Graduates
- Communications14 Graduates
- Psychology13 Graduates
- Elementary Education12 Graduates
- Spanish Language and Literature9 Graduates
- Accounting8 Graduates
- English8 Graduates
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Every admitted student receives a $1,000 Journey Scholarship, made possible by generous donors. Central alumni, family and friends are investing in you to pursue your dreams. Supporting students through the Journey Scholarship is a top priority.