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Central College |
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Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to helping students discover and develop their greatest
potential. Guided by its ecumenical Christian tradition, the college community engages in vigorous, open inquiry in pursuit
of academic excellence. |
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| County |
Marion County, IA |
| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II |
| Institution Level |
4 or more years |
| Institution Control |
Private, non-profit |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
1,438 students
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| Part-Time Undergraduate |
34 students
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| Total Enrollment |
1,472 students
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| Total Dormitory Capacity |
1,415 students
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| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
100 % |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
30 % |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$3,021 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
54% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$3,508 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
100% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$8,628 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
83% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$7,452 |
- The college nurtures the development of the mind, while fostering spiritual and emotional maturity and
physical well-being. Central integrates career preparation with the development of values essential to responsible
citizenship, empowering graduates for effective service in local,
- Central College offers 36 majors, but if you don't see your program on the list, talk to us. Central
has a program where you can work with your adviser to create your own major. Many incoming students start off in the
Exploring program.
- Located on the second floor of Maytag, the student life office houses a team of educators committed to
helping Central students reach their highest through fostering a caring, just, open, disciplined, purposeful and celebrative
learning community. We handle all aspects of residential living at Central College, including housing, entertainment,
counseling, health and more.
- Central College is located in Pella, Iowa, a picturesque community of 10,000 set amid gently rolling
hills 40 miles southeast of Des Moines. Pella was once described by a magazine writer as "European." Its flower-lined
streets, distinctive Dutch architecture, charming retail shops, and famous bakeries attract tourists from around the world.
- Central ranks as one of the Top 10 Best Midwest Comprehensive Colleges by US News and World Report; a
"Best College Value” by Money Magazine; on the “Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges” by the John Templeton Foundation;
and named a "Hidden Treasure" by Newsweek/Kaplan How to Get Into College.
- Central is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Iowa Department of Public Instruction, AACTE,
National Association of Schools of Music and the American Chemical Society.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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