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Central College
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Pella, IA
  • 410 reviews
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Central College Campus Life

Housing

Dorms
A-
Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Undergrads in College Housing
91%
Average Housing Cost
$4,892/ year
Poll
82%
of students say overall dorm quality is great.22 responses
Poll
88%
of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.40 responses

Food

Campus Food
B+
Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Cost
$5,088/ year
Poll
What are the best food options on campus?
Based on 33 responses
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  • The Cafe
    39%
  • Freds
    30%
  • CUIFS
    24%
  • GCS
    6%
67%
of students highly rate the dining facilities.24 responses

Campus Quality

Campus
B+
Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Life
B
Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
Poll
What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
Based on 23 responses
  • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
    22%
  • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
    65%
  • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
    9%
  • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
    4%

Safety

Safety
A-
Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
Poll
84%
of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.25 responses
Poll
How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
Based on 18 responses
  • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
    61%
  • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
    33%
  • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
    6%
Poll
How visible are the campus police on campus?
Based on 19 responses
  • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
    5%
  • There if you need them but not overbearing.
    79%
  • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
    11%
  • Not very visible.
    5%

Sports

Poll
How popular are varsity sports on campus?
Based on 34 responses
  • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
    6%
  • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
    65%
  • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
    29%
Men's Varsity Sports
Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country, Golf, Wrestling, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: Indoor, Football
Women's Varsity Sports
Golf, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country, Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Volleyball, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: Indoor

Clubs & Activities

Clubs Offered
Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, Literary Magazine, Student Government
Music
Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
Poll
What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
Based on 17 responses
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  • Homecoming Week is always lots of fun!
    41%
  • The Lemming Race is a blast!
    41%
  • Campus wide dances
    12%
  • Christmas Candlelight Concerts
    6%

Party Scene

Party Scene
C+
Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
Poll
What is the party scene like on campus?
Based on 19 responses
  • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
    32%
  • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
    21%
  • Good parties are few and far between.
    26%
  • Parties? What parties?
    21%
Poll
What is the biggest party event of the year?
Based on 6 responses
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  • Charity Ball
    50%
  • Homecoming
    50%

Greek Life

Men in Fraternities
3%
Women in Sororities
2%
63%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.30 responses
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