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Location & Contact
Address
812 University
Pella, IA 50112
United States
Pella, IA 50112
United States
Contact
Kelly Kowzan
Director of Admission
Email: kowzank@central.edu
Phone: 641-628-7521
Fax: 641-628-5983
Director of Admission
Email: kowzank@central.edu
Phone: 641-628-7521
Fax: 641-628-5983
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,978
Applied
1,562
Accepted
1,095
Enrolled
Female Admissions
978
Females Applied
754
Females Accepted
77%
Male Admissions
1,000
Males Applied
808
Males Accepted
81%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.7
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
---|---|
Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Required for some programs |
Interview 3 recommendations |
Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 2.7 |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | August 1st | August 1st | No |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 490 | 580 | ||
SAT Math | 445 | 625 | ||
ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
20,988
Private
Fees
12,060
Room & board
5,800
Room only
Financial Aid
18,763
Avg. Financial Aid Package
19,420
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
7,667
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,165
Avg. Loan Aid
8,454
Avg. Grant Aid
14,453
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
77.7%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
21%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,095
Total Undergrad students
0%
International Students
25%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 4.43% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 1.79% |
White or Caucasian | 87.29% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.09% |
Asian | 0.85% |
Two or more races | 3.11% |
Other | 2.26% |
Gender
Male (53.24%)
Female (46.67%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 96% |
Student Activities
Drama/theatre group
Choral groups
Campus events:
Annual Lemming Race, Breakfast of Champions and Candlelight Christmas Concert
Annual Lemming Race, Breakfast of Champions and Candlelight Christmas Concert
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Academic Honorary Associations and Health Professions Club, Music Ensembles, Campus Ministries, Student Senate and Students Concerned About the Environment (SCATE)
Academic Honorary Associations and Health Professions Club, Music Ensembles, Campus Ministries, Student Senate and Students Concerned About the Environment (SCATE)
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Baseball | Division 3 | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Football | Division 3 | No | |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | No |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Triathlon | No | No | No |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Wrestling | Division 3 | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Indoor Track | No | Division 3 | No |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | Division 3 | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Triathlon | Division 3 | No | |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No | |
Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
102
Total Faculty
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 87
Part-time - 15
Male - 53
Female - 49
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