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Central College

Central College
812 University
Pella, IA 50219

Official telephone: (641) 628-9000
Website: https://central.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026

The admissions information below is valid for the 2026 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 641 632-9667
877 462-3687 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $25
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.59
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 58%
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 20 - 27
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 2%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 15%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,844
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,604
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 25%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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