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Central College
#7 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Pella, IA
  • 423 reviews
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    Central College Academics

    Academic Statistics

    Academics
    B
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    69%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    81%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    —
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $0
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    • 2-19 students
      69%
    • 20-39
      29%
    • 40-99
      2%
    • 100+
      0%
    Most Popular Majors
    • Exercise Physiology
      43 Graduates
    • Business
      30 Graduates
    • Biology
      24 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      20 Graduates
    • Sociology
      19 Graduates
    • Psychology
      15 Graduates
    • Spanish Language and Literature
      14 Graduates
    • Athletic Training
      13 Graduates
    • Accounting
      8 Graduates
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
      7 Graduates
    100%
    of students say they attend class.13 responses

    About the Professors

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Female Professors
    50%
    Male Professors
    50%
    Average Professor Salary
    $86,028
    Poll
    31%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.13 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      3%
    • Asian American
      3%
    • Hispanic
      3%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      2%
    • Multiracial
      0%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      0%
    • White
      89%

    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    96%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.27 responses
    Poll
    93%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.27 responses
    Poll
    89%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.27 responses
    Poll
    96%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.27 responses
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