What is Central College's acceptance rate?

Central College admits about 86% of applicants.

How much does Central College cost?

At Central College, the average net price after aid is about $23,377 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $37,773 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Central College?

The middle 50% of admitted students score 1056–1120 on the SAT and 20–26 on the ACT.

What are Central College's application deadlines?

Central College's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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Central College

Pella, IA·Private·~86% acceptance

Central College is a private college in Pella, IA. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 86% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $23,377 per year. About 68% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $54,317 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost

$23,377/yr avg net price after aid

Full cost ~~$37,773~~

Aid cuts ~$14,396/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines

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Rolling

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Admissions

GPA range3.29–3.79

SAT (middle 50%)1056–1120

ACT (middle 50%)20–26

Test policyConsidered

Programs

Computer Science

Data Science / Statistics

Information Systems / IT

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Environmental Science

Outcomes

68%

graduation rate

80%

freshman retention

$49,115

median earnings, 6yr

$54,317

median earnings, 10yr

Frequently asked questions

What is Central College's acceptance rate?: Central College admits about 86% of applicants.
How much does Central College cost?: At Central College, the average net price after aid is about $23,377 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $37,773 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Central College?: The middle 50% of admitted students score 1056–1120 on the SAT and 20–26 on the ACT.
What are Central College's application deadlines?: Central College's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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