Why Choose Central?
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We’re Central College — where about 1,100 students in Pella, Iowa, are making friends, making plans and making things happen. With dozens of majors, minors and pre-professional programs, you’ll find the challenge, support and opportunities to make your next move.
No goose chase — just a really great college.
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Your Central College experience is what dreams are made of. The connections and relationships you’ll build here at Central are lifelong.
We’re a tight-knit community because of our residential campus. You’re living where you’re learning, so it’s easy to meet others and get involved! Take a look around and know that you’ve got somewhere you belong — right here!
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You already know we’ve got academics covered, but we also know how to have fun. Home to the world’s only Lemming Race, during Homecoming you can find Central students running through campus in costumes and jumping in the pond to sing (scream) the fight song on the island.
The other 364 days? Outside of class, they’re spent attending events on campus or around Pella, grabbing coffee with friends and more. With 100+ ways to get involved — including 21 Division III athletics teams, clubs, ensembles and student organizations — there’s never a dull moment!
Let’s Get to Know Each Other
We’d love to get to know you better, and tell you more about us, too! We’ll give you the inside scoop on life at Central — plus keep you posted on visit days, scholarship deadlines and all the stuff you don’t want to miss.
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Sprint. Study. Succeed.
At Central College, Ava Parkins ’27 thrives blending interests in engineering and physics as she works toward her dream career of architecture.
