Central College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3938 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1106 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1034 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #2923 of 2,980 | For Library and Information science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Reformed Church in America
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 1,169
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- 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% | 79% | 80% |
| Applicants | 1,970 | 1,018 | 952 |
| Admissions | 1,561 | 802 | 759 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 351 | 192 | 159 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
34 or 10%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1218
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Central College are 1040-1218 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
220 or 63%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Central College are 19-26 (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 | 1000 (86%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 37 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 32 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 27 (2%) |
| Asian | 11 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Central College is $23,303 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 | $13,988 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,740 |
| $48-75K | $20,292 |
| $75-110K | $22,506 |
| $110K+ | $25,885 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $19,800 |
| Tuition in-state | $19,800 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,800 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,405 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,860 |
| Room charge | $5,200 |
| Meal charge | $5,660 |
Central College majors
Central College has granted 224 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Central College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 37 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 21 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 |
| Psychology, General | 14 |
| Engineering, General | 12 |
| Sociology, General | 11 |
| Accounting | 10 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| Computer Science | 8 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 8 |
| Actuarial Science | 7 |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 |
| Economics, General | 5 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 |
| Environmental Studies | 5 |
| Mathematics, General | 4 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Anthropology, General | 2 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| Chemistry, General | 1 |
| History, General | 1 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Music, General | 1 |
| Physics, General | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 224 |
Central College has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 21% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 67% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Central College has published 846 scientific papers with 6,097 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Political Science, Medicine, Law, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 28 |
| 1992 | 4 | 45 |
| 1993 | 2 | 18 |
| 1994 | 11 | 28 |
| 1995 | 9 | 22 |
| 1996 | 8 | 30 |
| 1997 | 8 | 36 |
| 1998 | 1 | 29 |
| 1999 | 44 | 35 |
| 2000 | 16 | 40 |
| 2001 | 16 | 80 |
| 2002 | 9 | 54 |
| 2003 | 27 | 56 |
| 2004 | 17 | 81 |
| 2005 | 17 | 71 |
| 2006 | 23 | 85 |
| 2007 | 11 | 78 |
| 2008 | 12 | 67 |
| 2009 | 18 | 119 |
| 2010 | 16 | 139 |
| 2011 | 13 | 133 |
| 2012 | 17 | 229 |
| 2013 | 15 | 205 |
| 2014 | 9 | 232 |
| 2015 | 22 | 208 |
| 2016 | 10 | 226 |
| 2017 | 16 | 278 |
| 2018 | 17 | 304 |
| 2019 | 16 | 361 |
| 2020 | 20 | 417 |
| 2021 | 14 | 430 |
| 2022 | 10 | 400 |
| 2023 | 9 | 413 |
Central College alumni
-
Harry Smith
- Enrolled in Central College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- news presenterjournalist
- Biography
-
Harry Smith is an American television journalist working 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 has also served as an anchor for MSNBC, conducting daytime live coverage of breaking news and events since first appearing in November 2015.
-
John Hospers
- Occupations
- university teacherwriterpolitical scientistjournalistpolitician
- 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 serving as the 47th lieutenant governor of Iowa. He has held this position since 2019. Gregg previously served 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
- player of American football
- 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 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 | 365 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 812 University Pella, Iowa, 50219 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 10,000 |
| Phone | 8774623687 |