Central College
812 University StreetPella, IA 50219
http://www.central.edu
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private institution |
| Year Founded | 1853 |
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church |
| Undergrad Students | 1,635 |
| Endowment | 65,903,134 |
| Application Deadline | Rolling |
| Application Fee | 25 |
| Selectivity | More selective |
| Application Deadline | Rolling |
| Tuition | 21,222 |
| Room/Board | 7,224 |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Associated Firms | Vermeer 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 Safety | 24-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 Services | co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
| Museums | N/A |
| Basic Services | nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance |
| Museums | N/A |
| Periodical Subs | 1,170 |
| # of Books | 233,860 |
| Graduate Job Placement Statistics | |
| within 6 months | 84% |
| within one year | 85% |
| within two years | N/A |
| Campus Life | |
| Students in fraternities | N/A |
| Students in sororities | N/A |
| Campus Size | 130 acres |
| College housing offered | Yes |
| Students in college housing | N/A |
| College housing types | coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students |
| Popular Events | Homecoming, Final Fling |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines (45), Des Moines (45) |
| Nearest Train | Des Moines (45) |
| Army ROTC | Not offered |
| Navy ROTC | Not offered |
| Extracurricular | |
| Students activities | choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook |
| Number of Organizations | 63 |
| # of fraternities | 4 |
| # of sororities | 3 |
| Students in fraternities | N/A |
| Students in sororities | N/A |
| Student Papers | (Appears as submitted by school) The Ray -- weekly |
| Honor Societies | Alpha 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 |
