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.
Commencement Recognition Class of 2025

Central College Psychology Students Present at Midwestern Psychological Association Conference

Students Inducted Into Central NSLS Chapter


Central Students Participate in Internships


Service-Learning Project


Excellence in theatre production
Spring 2025 Study Abroad

Central College Students Named to Dean's List

Central College Spring Scholar Day


Scholar Day Participant


Central Students receive Alpha Zeta Mu Honors


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

Central College Students Travel to Midwestern Psychological Association

Iowa County Conservation Board Convention Participant

Selected for EAM Chicago Trip

2023-24 Central College Student Senate


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
