Location: Pella, IA Enrollment: 1650 Phone: 1-877-462-3687 www.central.edu
Complete an internship, study abroad, sing in the choir, play on a national championship athletic team...at Central you can do it all. Founded in 1853, Central College is a private, liberal arts institution affiliated with the Reformed Church in America. Central is located in Pella Iowa, a town of about 10,000, and only forty miles from Des Moines. Here are some the things you'll love about Central College: Majors are offered in 39 subject areas, the most popular being business, education and exercise science. There are also a variety of pre-professional programs available. Over 97% of all graduates are employed in career fields of their choice or are enrolled in graduate or professional school within a year of graduation. In fact, in the last five years, every student who has applied to medical school has been admitted within one year of graduation. All classes are taught by experienced faculty (not teaching assistants) who know you and care about your success. Students get a chance to gain real work experience, 76% complete an internship. Central is intentionally residential where 95% of the students live on campus, allowing them to become a connected member of the Central College community. Nearly 50% of Central students take advantage of our nationally ranked study abroad program. Students can spend up to two semesters at one of the eight abroad locations and still graduate in four years. Central College had the first recognized green building in the state of Iowa and continues to be a leader in environmental stewardship. The newest addition to campus is a $17 million education and psychology building. At Central, students have the chance to give back to their community, 87% are involved in service-learning activities. On the playing field, Central boasts eleven NCAA Division III national championships, more than any other Iowa Conference School. If music is your passion, our music groups tour annually to both national and international sites.
Complete an internship, study abroad, sing in the choir, play on a national championship athletic team...at Central you can do it all. Founded in 1853, Central College is a private, liberal arts institution affiliated with the Reformed Church in America. Central is located in Pella Iowa, a town of about 10,000, and only forty miles from Des Moines.
Here are some the things you'll love about Central College:
Adam Duerfeldt Major: Chemistry "I chose Central because of the one-on-one opportunities with professors, state-of-the-art buildings and equipment, strong friendships and baseball. The results? I received the Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship at the University of Kansas. The four-year fellowship provides full tuition coverage, a generous annual payment, and the unique Fellow Development Program. I look forward to earning a Ph.D. in medicinal chemistry, doing cancer research that could someday have the potential of saving lives."