Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.
(see more)Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.
Student Senate

Central Students Participate in Internships

Fall 2025 Study Abroad


Central College Students Named to Dean's List

Central College Students Complete Summer Research


Central College Student Scholarship Recognition

Outstanding Student Leadership Awards

Service-Learning Project

Commencement Recognition Class of 2025


Excellence in theatre production
Central College Spring Scholar Day


Central Students receive Alpha Zeta Mu Honors

Central College Students Travel to Midwestern Psychological Association

Central College Students Named to Dean's List for Spring 2024

Iowa County Conservation Board Convention Participant


Selected for EAM Chicago Trip


Central College Students Take EAM Trip to Chicago


Fall 2022 Internship

Central College Announces Political Science Honors Society Inductees

Central College Seniors Complete Honors Thesis Presentations

Elizabeth Hurlbut '23 Interns with Quad City Steamwheelers

Good Luck on Finals!


Central College Quarterback Blaine Hawkins Featured on WHO 13
