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Central College is one of the leading colleges in Iowa with the acceptance rate of 64%. Deadlines for application are Regular - August 15 . For more information, call 641-628-7616 or send email at admission@central.edu.

3071 Enrolled 64% Acceptance Rate 20 - 26 SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 3,071
    • Average HS GPA: 3.56
    • Acceptance Rate: 64%

  • GPA Breakdown

    • 41% — 3.75 - 3.99
    • 19% — 3.50 - 3.74
    • 15% — 3.25 - 3.49
    • 15% — 3.00 - 3.24
    • 9% — 2.50 - 2.99

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    410 - 560
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    470 - 600
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    20 - 26

  • Deadlines

    Regular
    August 15

Academics

  • Majors

    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Exercise Physiology.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Business/Commerce, General.
    International Business/Trade/Commerce.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer Science.
    Information Science/Studies.
    EDUCATION.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    Music Teacher Education.
    Secondary Education and Teaching.
    ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
    Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
    Engineering Technology, General.
    Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    French Language and Literature.
    German Language and Literature.
    Linguistics.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Athletic Training/Trainer.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    General Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    International/Global Studies.
    Mathematics and Computer Science.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
    Natural Sciences.
    NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
    Environmental Studies.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    Religion/Religious Studies.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Physics, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Anthropology.
    Economics, General.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Social Sciences, General.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art/Art Studies, General.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Music, General.

  • Degrees

    • Bachelor's

  • Prominent Alumni

    Ann Landers
    Syndicated Columnist
    Abigail Van Buren
    Syndicated Columnist
    Norm Waitt
    Co-founder Gateway
    Era Bell Thompson
    Editor, Ebony Magazine
    Kristine Jepson
    Opera Singer - Metropolitan Opera
    George Bud Day
    Congressional Medal of Honor
    Paul Splittorff
    Pitcher - Kansas City Royals/Broadcaster

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Mar 1

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    N/A
    Required Fees
    N/A
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    N/A
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    N/A
    Transportation for Commuters
    N/A
    On-Campus Room and Board
    N/A

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • College/university loans from institutional funds
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 80/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    1274
    Foreign Countries Represented
    6

  • Demographics

    • Asian 1.31%
    • African-American 2.2%
    • Hispanic 4.24%
    • Caucasian 87.35%
    • Male 47%
    • Female 53%
    • Аre out of state 21

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    91%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 100/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Village
    Fire safety rating
    N/A

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    80
    Number of Honor Societies
    9
    Number of Social Sororities
    3

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division III
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (10)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Wrestling
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (9)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball

  • Student Services

    LGBT Support Groups: Common Ground (Gay-Straight Alliance) One Iowa (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Alliance)
    Minority Support Groups: Secular Student Alliance Coalition for a Multicultural Campus House (residence and haven for students who are identify strongly with those with a minority status) Intercultural Student Life Office

  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    60

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 5 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 6 years
    N/A

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    • Regional Alumni
    Opportunities at School
    • Coop
    • Experiential
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
      • Select Saturdays
      • Average Length: 1 hour
      Campus Tours
      • N/A

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      Varies
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