Universities/IA/Central College

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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Acceptance Rate

86.2%
Open Admission
Out of every 100 applicants, approximately 86 are admitted
Most Selective (0%)Open Admission (100%)

Admitted Student Profile

Average SAT Score
Combined (Math + Reading)
1147
80012001600
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students
22
11836

Student Body

1,070
Total Students
Undergraduates
86.2%
Acceptance Rate
Of applicants admitted
21%
First-Gen Students
First in family to attend college
22%
Pell Grant Students
Receiving federal need-based aid

Central College — Admissions

Central College has an acceptance rate of 86.2%, making it a moderately selective university.

Competitive applicants typically have an SAT score around 1147 or an ACT score around 22. Strong academics, extracurriculars, and essays are key components of a competitive application.

22% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating that the university serves a significant proportion of students from lower-income backgrounds.

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