Costs & Scholarships
Scholarships range from $1,000 to $8,000 and are awarded at the time of application, so no other application is required. All scholarships are renewable each year (up to four years total) subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Central College is pleased to be able to offer the following academic merit-based scholarships to qualifying international applicants:
Please note: students can only receive one academic merit scholarship. Students that qualify for multiple scholarships will receive the highest yielding scholarship.
First-Year Scholarships
| Scholarships | Criteria | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Journey Scholarship |
Every admitted student receives a $1,000 Journey Scholarship, made possible by generous donors. | $1,000 |
| International Scholarship |
Awarded to students who have achieved at least a 3.75 cumulative GPA. | $6,000 |
| International Scholarship |
Awarded to students who have achieved at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA. | $3,000 |
| International Scholarship |
Awarded to students who have achieved at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. | $1,000 |
Costs
| Central College 2026-27 Estimated Attendance Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,374 |
| Housing | $5,800 |
| Food | $6,260 |
| Fee1 | $500 |
| Textbooks & Supplies2 | $1,335 |
| Insurance2 | $1,177 |
| Total | $37,446 |
1This fee helps support facilities and campus infrastructure, digital learning and safety and security.
2actual costs may vary
