Central College

812 University Street
Pella, IA 50219
http://www.central.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1853
Religious AffiliationReformed Church
Undergrad Students1,635
Endowment65,903,134
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee25
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition21,222
Room/Board7,224
Services
Associated FirmsVermeer Manufacturing, Des Moines Public Schools, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Principal Financial Group, ING Inc., Pella Corporation, Wells Fargo, Rockwell-Collins, Allied Insurance, Hormel, Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources, Cargill, Orchard Place, Children & Familie
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs1,170
# of Books233,860
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months84%
within one year85%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size130 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housingN/A
College housing typescoed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students
Popular EventsHomecoming, Final Fling
Nearest AirportDes Moines (45), Des Moines (45)
Nearest TrainDes Moines (45)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations63
# of fraternities4
# of sororities3
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Ray -- weekly
Honor SocietiesAlpha Psi Omega, Alpha Zeta Mu, Mu Gamma Pi, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Psi Chi, Pi Sigma Alpha
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) ACTION - Social Action Organization, Bread for the World, Campus Ministries, Catholic Campus Ministries, Central Concerns, Circle of the Pagan Moon, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Coalition for Multicultural Campus, International Club
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Activities Board, Circle K, College Democrats, College Republicans, Communication Club, Habitat for Humanity, Mock Trial, Paintball Club, Psychology Club, SCATE, Student Senate