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

    Housing

    Dorms
    B+
    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
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    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,388 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 33 responses
    • The Cafe
      39%
    • Freds
      30%
    • CUIFS
      24%
    • GCS
      6%
    68%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 25 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
    B+
    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 35 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      9%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      63%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      29%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    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
    • Homecoming Week is always lots of fun!
      41%
    • The Lemming Race is a blast!
      41%
    • Campus wide dances
      12%
    • Christmas Candlelight Concerts
      6%
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    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 20 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      30%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      25%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      25%
    • Parties? What parties?
      20%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 7 responses
    • Charity Ball
      43%
    • Homecoming
      43%
    • Homecoming
      14%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    3%
    Women in Sororities
    2%
    61%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 31 responses
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