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Central College

Pella, IA · Private Nonprofit · 1,070 students

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$54k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
86%Acceptance Rate
66%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)66.2%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)56.8%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate79.9%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students21.5%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1147
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
22
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Biological Sciences23.2%
Business & Marketing21.5%
Social Sciences9.3%
Education8.9%
Psychology7.2%
Communications6.8%
Computer Science5.1%
Engineering3.4%
History1.7%
Mathematics1.3%

Faculty & Resources

$8k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$13k
Instructional Spend per Student
$99M
Total Endowment

Central College — Academics

Central College has a graduation rate of 66.2%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 79.9%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1147, and the ACT midpoint is 22. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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