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Central College
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Annual Tuition
$20,988
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
79.0%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
70.3%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$54,317
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Central College is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Pella, IA. With a competitive tuition profile of $20,988, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 70.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
79.0%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$83,952
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
3.5 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$24,317
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$159,218
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$402,388
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Central College is $26,984.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$20,988
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
72.7%
Success
70.3%
In-State Cost
$20,988
Age 25+ Students
1.2%
Carnegie Class
Baccalaureate: Arts & Sciences
Working at 6yr
433 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.