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$20,988
per year
In-State Tuition
86%
Acceptance Rate
66%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
Central College is an educational institution in Pella, IA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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In-State Students
Central College sets a yearly scholarship of $4,000 to $9,000 by cumulative GPA for 2027-28. Larger awards up to full tuition require attending a Scholar Day, so they are not listed.
For students entering 2027-28
Cumulative GPA Based Scholarship (GPA 4.0 and above)
Automatic$9,000 per year
Renewable
Awarded at the time of admission; no separate application listed.
Cumulative GPA band 4.0 and above; you receive only the award for your band. Added to the $1,000 Journey Scholarship every admitted student gets. International applicants have a separate scale.
Cumulative GPA Based Scholarship (GPA 3.85-3.999)
Automatic$8,000 per year
Renewable
Awarded at the time of admission; no separate application listed.
Cumulative GPA band 3.85-3.999; you receive only the award for your band. Added to the $1,000 Journey Scholarship every admitted student gets. International applicants have a separate scale.
Cumulative GPA Based Scholarship (GPA 3.4-3.849)
Automatic$7,000 per year
Renewable
Awarded at the time of admission; no separate application listed.
Cumulative GPA band 3.4-3.849; you receive only the award for your band. Added to the $1,000 Journey Scholarship every admitted student gets. International applicants have a separate scale.
Cumulative GPA Based Scholarship (GPA 2.9-3.399)
Automatic$5,000 per year
Renewable
Awarded at the time of admission; no separate application listed.
Cumulative GPA band 2.9-3.399; you receive only the award for your band. Added to the $1,000 Journey Scholarship every admitted student gets. International applicants have a separate scale.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$16,231
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$54,317
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,984
Among completers who borrowed
Exam-level breakdown not yet available. Visit the registrar's office for the full list of accepted exams.
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Private University
Location
Pella, Iowa
Marion County
Control
Private
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53 career paths
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