Central College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4034 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1127 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1054 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #3272 of 3,307 | For Library and Information science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Reformed Church in America
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 1,095
- Male:Female Ratio
- 53:47
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- central.edu
Central College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Central College has an acceptance rate of 79% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 81% | 77% |
| Applicants | 1,978 | 1,000 | 978 |
| Admissions | 1,562 | 808 | 754 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 274 | 148 | 126 |
4 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
22 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 935
or below
75% of them
had 1205
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Central College are 935-1205 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
158 or 58%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Central College are 19-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 958 (88%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 33 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 25 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 19 (2%) |
| Asian | 9 (0.8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 3 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Central College is $22,499 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,745 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,426 |
| $48-75K | $19,418 |
| $75-110K | $22,308 |
| $110K+ | $25,764 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $20,988 |
| Tuition in-state | $20,988 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,988 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,405 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,060 |
| Room charge | $5,800 |
| Meal charge | $6,260 |
Central College majors
Central College has granted 219 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Central College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 39 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 35 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 |
| Accounting | 10 |
| Psychology, General | 10 |
| Sociology, General | 10 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 8 |
| Computer Science | 7 |
| Engineering, General | 6 |
| Environmental Studies | 6 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 |
| History, General | 5 |
| Actuarial Science | 4 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 |
| Music, General | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Mathematics, General | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 2 |
| Chemistry, General | 2 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 |
| Economics, General | 1 |
| Information Science & Studies | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 219 |
Central College has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 23% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 66% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Central College has published 862 scientific papers with 8,609 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 48 |
| 1993 | 3 | 27 |
| 1994 | 12 | 31 |
| 1995 | 9 | 28 |
| 1996 | 8 | 43 |
| 1997 | 7 | 76 |
| 1998 | 1 | 39 |
| 1999 | 42 | 52 |
| 2000 | 14 | 50 |
| 2001 | 9 | 89 |
| 2002 | 8 | 67 |
| 2003 | 14 | 76 |
| 2004 | 14 | 112 |
| 2005 | 17 | 80 |
| 2006 | 21 | 110 |
| 2007 | 11 | 100 |
| 2008 | 12 | 100 |
| 2009 | 23 | 147 |
| 2010 | 22 | 172 |
| 2011 | 11 | 201 |
| 2012 | 19 | 300 |
| 2013 | 19 | 284 |
| 2014 | 14 | 320 |
| 2015 | 26 | 297 |
| 2016 | 12 | 303 |
| 2017 | 17 | 375 |
| 2018 | 21 | 402 |
| 2019 | 21 | 486 |
| 2020 | 22 | 631 |
| 2021 | 19 | 624 |
| 2022 | 11 | 585 |
| 2023 | 11 | 625 |
| 2024 | 21 | 544 |
Central College alumni
-
Harry Smith
- Enrolled in Central College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- journalistnews presenter
- Biography
-
Harry Smith is an American retired television journalist who has worked for NBC News, MSNBC, and CNBC as a senior correspondent. He hosted the CBS News morning programs, The Early Show and its predecessor, CBS This Morning, for seventeen years. In July 2011, Smith left CBS News to become a correspondent for NBC News and the newsmagazine Rock Center with Brian Williams. He also served as an anchor for MSNBC, conducting daytime live coverage of breaking news and events since first appearing in November 2015.
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John Hospers
- Occupations
- politicianjournalistpolitical scientistwriteruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
John Hospers was an American philosopher and political activist. Hospers was interested in Objectivism, and was once a friend of the philosopher Ayn Rand, though she later broke with him. In 1972, Hospers became the first presidential candidate of the Libertarian Party, and was the only minor party candidate to receive an electoral vote in that year's U.S. presidential election.
-
Adam Gregg
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Adam Gregg is an American politician who served as the 47th lieutenant governor of Iowa from 2019 to 2024 and as acting lieutenant governor from 2017 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Gregg served as Public Defender of Iowa from 2014 to 2017. He was the Republican candidate for Attorney General of Iowa in the November 2014 elections.
-
Vern Den Herder
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Vern Wayne Den Herder is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for 12 seasons with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played in three Super Bowls for the Dolphins. He played college football for the Central College Dutch. In 1996, he was selected to the College Football Hall of Fame.
General info
| Founded | 1853 |
|---|---|
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 371 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 812 University Pella, Iowa, 50219 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 10,000 |
| Phone | 8774623687 |