Central College
Pella, IAPrivate nonprofitRank 567 of 1,732Traditional rank 393 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,745 |
| $30–48k | $16,426 |
| $48–75k | $19,418 |
| $75–110k | $22,308 |
| $110k+ | $25,764 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $19,800 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $20,988 |
| Change | $1,188 (+6.0%) |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $12,220 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend
Published tuition and required fees, -43.7% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 69% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 73% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 26% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 74% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,581 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $180 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | $11,791 | −$1,598 |
| William Penn University | $18,434 | −$1,557 |
| Dordt University | $21,944 | $1,468 |
| Northwestern College | $23,319 | −$76 |
| Grand View University | $23,959 | $4,851 |
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