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Central College is a private, four-year college located in Pella, Iowa, United States. It was established in 1853, but officially opened on 8th October of the following year. It was originally named Central University of Iowa (also referred to as CUI), and was renamed to Central College in the mid '90s. The college offers a number of degree courses in various fields of liberal arts, commercial studies and science. The campus of the college spreads across an area of 130 acres.
The sports teams of the college are known as the Dutch. The intercollegiate sports teams fielded by the college participate in cross country, basketball, tennis, baseball, softball, soccer, golf, wrestling, track & field and football. The college also has a cheerleading squad and a dance team.
Central College is in Pella, IA. Pella is a self-contained town. The school is classified as a Reformed Church in America college. Central College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Central College offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include science, mathematics, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to Central College are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 633 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 423 to 633 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at Central College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,605 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Central College offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Central College can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Central College
812 University
Pella, IA 50219
General Phone: (641) 628-5286
http://www.central.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 88 | general studies, social services, political science, Spanish language, English, sociology, anthropology, history, ... |
| Business and Management | 52 | business management, accounting, international business |
| Science | 47 | biology, chemistry, physics, natural sciences |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 43 | exercise science |
| Education and Teaching | 41 | elementary school teaching, music teaching |
| Media | 22 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 6 | religion, philosophy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer science, information science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | environmental studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Central College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 344 | 36 |
In 2007-2008, Central College had a total enrollment of 1,605 students (1,272 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 80% |
| Illinois | 8% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Central College offers campus housing for 89 of its 1,272 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Pella, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,072 | 1,602 | 77% | 405 | 25% |
| Men | 1,156 | 873 | 76% | 200 | 23% |
| Women | 916 | 729 | 80% | 205 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 383 | 633 |
| SAT Math | 423 | 633 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,944 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,944 |
| Room and board | $ 8,006 |
| Room charge | $ 3,926 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,080 |
| Books and supplies | $ 960 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,690 |
Financial Aid:
Central College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 185000)
Central College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $67,102 | 8 | $63,668 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $58,441 | 15 | $55,831 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $49,671 | 11 | $49,651 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $45,379 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $58,825 | 35 | $55,360 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Reformed Church in America affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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