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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.

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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.

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student Achievements

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Scholarship1,698
Honors List830
Dean's List690
School Spirit464
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement452
Academic Award403
Research / Grant328
Study Abroad296
Academic competition274
Enrollment270
Achievement (Other)253
Student Competition189
Community Service163
Leadership107
Student Excellence96
Internship78
Student Government40
Who's Who15
Club or Organization11
Honor Society9
Accepted5
Business/professional3
Experiential Learning2
Volunteer2
Sports2
Honors Program1
Graduation1

student Majors

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business management143
elementary education111
biology105
Kinesiology89
exercise science84
Psychology84
Sociology58
communication studies55
accounting53
athletic training39
Computer Science32
English28
Spanish26
History23
Engineering22
Art22
mathematics16
undeclared15
Environ. & Sustainability Stud12
actuarial science12
Political Science11
music11
Strength and Conditioning10
Environmental Studies10
Physics10
Music Education-Vocal9
Information Systems9
Social Science9
biochemistry9
chemistry9
theatre9
religion5
biology and biochemistry5
Music Education-Instrumental4
economics4
cultural anthropology4
philosophy4
Linguistics4
Musical Theatre3
Religious Studies3
exploratory studies3
not declared3
anthropology3
elemetary education3
Health and Exercise Science3
Biochemistry and Biology3
Biology and Chemistry2
actuarial science economics2
math and computer science2
German studies and business management2
French2
actuarial science and economics2
accounting and business management2
general studies2
Political Science Pre-Law1
Education1
Kinesiology p1
Musical Theatre and English1
History & Sociology1
Secondary Education1
Environmental & Sustainability1
Accounting- BS1
Political Science Philosophy1
Accounting & Business1
History Political Science and German...1
Psychology Biology1
Psychology and Sociology1
Psychology Communication Studies1
Psychology Cultural Anthropology1
German Studies Music1
Elementary Education Spanish1
Spanish Music Education-Vocal1
Sociology Spanish1
History Spanish1
Music education - instrumental1
Sociology and Biology1
Business Finance1
Pre-Nursing1
Spanish & Art1
communication arts1
Spanish and sociology1
Math & Computer Science1
Mathematics for Secondary Education1
Linguistics/Spanish1
Accounting Business Mgmt Spanish1
Business Management and Secondary Edu...1
Computer Science History1
Environmental Studies & Biology1
Sociology spanish and social work1
Physics and Mathematics1
Health Exercise Science Biology- Pre-Med1
Political Science and Communication S...1
Biology and Nursing1
things1
Athletic Training (Pre Physical Therapy)1
Physical Education and Health with a ...1
Business Management-Marketing1
Accounting Business Management1
Music Education1
International Management and Spanish1
English Spanish1
economics and political science1
environmental studies and environment...1
Physics and Spanish1
Physics and Math-Secondary Ed1
Latin American studies and Spanish1
exercise science and Spanish1
mathematics history and German studies1
mathematics computer science and phy...1
biochemistry and Spanish1
business management and Spanish1
Intl Studies-West European1
history and French1
cultural anthropolgy1
elementary education and Spanish1
mathematics and computer science1
sociology and history1
Pre-Medicine1
Undecided1
Business Administration (B.S.)1
English and Spanish1
Lingustics1
history and biology1
International Development and German1
German1
English and Legal Studies1
Studio Art: Drawing/Painting1
International Studies Spanish1
Spanish and business management1
chemistry and physics1
physics and religion1
History and Political Science1
history and anthropology1
psychology and nursing1
business management and accounting1
psychology Spanish1
English and anthropology1
Math/Computer Science1
Pychology1
nursing with public health emphasis1
mathmatics and economics1
Elementary Education-Middle School La...1
education and Spanish through sociolo...1
Pre-Law at Austin College1
French and Journalism1
international management1
Business Management - Finance1
mathematics and physics1
Secondary Education- Mathematics1
biology and anthropology1
Accounting/Business Management1
political science and International s...1
Art focus in Studio Arts1
Biology and Spanish1
computer science and mathematics1
English and biology1
Elementary Education (reading endorse...1

Student Co-curriculars

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A Cappella Choir18
Undergraduate Research Symposium15
Symphonic Wind Ensemble14
College-Community Chorus7
Women's Cross Country7
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship6
Flying Pans Steel Band6
Women's Tennis6
Campus Ministries 4
Campus Ministry Justice Team4
Women's Track & Field4
Women's Soccer4
Central Teacher's Academy3
The Health Professions Club3
Women's Volleyball3
Men's Track & Field3
Men's Soccer3
Education Club3
Bio Chem and Physics Club3
Programming Board2
Central College Community Orchestra2
A Capella Choir2
Central College Community Choir2
Central Admissions2
Intramurals2
Ultimate Frisbee Club2
College-Community Orchestra2
College-Community Band2
Chamber Singers2
Zeta Upsilon Sorority2
Psi Sigma Tau Coed Fraternity2
Student Senate2
Graham Hall Council2
Softball2
Men's Golf2
Men's Cross Country2
Women's Basketball2
Psychology Club2
History Club2
Psi Chi International Honor Society i...2
Men's Rugby Club2
Kinesiology Club1
Women's Wrestling1
Triathlon1
National Society of Leadership and Su...1
Central Education Club1
Chemistry Club1
Community Chior1
Central College Comunity Orchestra1
AC Cares1
Sigma Phi Chi Sorority1
Central College One Iowa1
Theatre Central1
Ultimate Frisbee1
Ultimate1
Swing Dance1
Volunteer Club1
Book Club1
Math Club1
Cast1
Campus Ministry Worship Planning Comm...1
Dance Marathon1
National Residence Hall Honorary1
Student Orientation Services (SOS)1
Dutch Brigade1
Students United for Knowledge1
Criminal Justice Club1
Fellowship of Christian Athletes1
College Republicans1
Vocal/Instrumental Jazz and Pop Combo1
Percussion Ensemble1
Pep Band1
Mu Gamma Pi Music Society1
Jazz Band1
Dance Team1
Art Club1
Alpha Delta Epsilon Sorority1
Scholte Hall Council1
Campus Activities Board1
Spanish Club1
Wrestling1
Men's Tennis1
Women's Golf1
Football1
Men's Basketball1
Baseball1
Students Concerned About the Environment1
SCATE Environmental Awareness Club1
Prelaw Club1
Math and Computer Science Club1
Chi Sigma Chi Chemistry Society1
Mock Trial1
Beta Beta Beta1
Cheerleaders1

student Work Experience

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Central College5
HyVee3
Pella Regional Health Center2
Fred's2
Jaarsma Bakery2
Benzing Surveying LLC1
Windmill Cafe1
Amana Heritage Society1
Class's Deans Office- Central College1
The General Store1
Ulrich's Meat Market1
Pella Community School District1
Clarion Fitness Center1
St. Mary Catholic Church1
City Of Pella1
HyVee Pharmacy1
Scooters Coffee1
6SmeadAcres1
Talk Nerdy With Us1
Blasting News1
Kamsi Magazine1
Gethsemane Lutheran School1
Coralville Aquatic Center1
Johns Grocery1
Dugger Construction1
klyn tire1
Groenendyk Farms1
Executive Auto Shippers LLC1
Indiana University School of Dentistry1
Real Estate Office1
New Pioneer1
Odyssey.1
Pella Corporation1
Porter Do It Best Hardware & Rental1
Country Kitchen Restaurant - Warrensburg1
Belle Plaine Pool & Aquatic Center1
Hy-Vee Clinton1
Mettle Volleyball1
The Heritage Golf Course At Westmoor1
Abundant Life Christian Schools1
(Self-Empolyed)1
Uptown Grill1
The Barn Restaurant1
Wesley Life/Jefferson Place1
Central Activities Board- Central Col...1
Geisler Library1
Washington Public Library1
Gordon Food Service Store1
Cedar Rapids Kernels1
Pzazz1
Akili Design & Marketing1
Adventuretime1
First Assembly of God, Child Developm...1
Kyper Athletic Complex1
Parkersburg Pool1
Area25 (Granada, Spain)1
Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center1
Schnepf Lumber Company1
Pella Early Learning Center1
City of Waverly1
Glock Detasseling1
Viking Discovery Program1
Musco Lighting1
Crew member Mcdonalds1
Sports Page1
Kaldera1
Mainstream Living Inc1
Central Market 1
Y.M.C.A.1
DuPont Pioneer1
Central College Psychology Department1
Carlisle Foods1
Res Life1
Gordmans1
Texas Roadhouse 1
Hy-Vee1
Michael A. Callan DDS MS PC1
Central College Dinning Services 1
Bettendorf Community School District1
Victoria Secret1
Kohls Department Store1
Holiday Aquatic Center1
Walnut Creek YMCA1
Regency Homes1
Hy-Vee, Inc.1
the insight vision1
bbqthis1
Bos Landen Grille on the Green1
Blue River Hybrids, corn processor1
Trophies Sports Bar and Grill / Manha...1
Menards1
Pioneer Hi-Bred International1
K-Mart1
Applebee's1
Starbucks1
Old Navy1
Central College Costume Shop1
Roadside Inn1
Nanny1
Integrated DNA Technologies Inc.1
Transperfect Translations Inc.1
Mcdonald's1
Casey's General Stores Inc. (CASY)1
Hy-Vee Inc.1
Kwik Trip Inc.1
Mills Fleet Farm1
Industrial Laminates/Norplex Inc.1
Hyvee-Cashier1
Marshalltown Ymca-Ywca1
J.C. Penney Company Inc. (JCP)1

student Class Years

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2026369
2028319
2027292
2025181
2023144
2024140
2018113
2022100
202167
202027
201920
201715
201511
201410
20161
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PG
Patrick
Gorkow
  • Music
  • Class of 2022
  • Van Horne, IA
AM
Abigail
Malecha
  • Psychology and Sociology
  • Class of 2022
  • Minneapolis, MN
GF
Grace
Fehlhafer
  • Spanish, Music Education-Vocal
  • Class of 2021
  • Sioux Center, IA
Luci Laidlaw
Luci
Laidlaw
  • Music Education-Instrumental
  • Class of 2026
  • Pella, IA
Lauryn Venema
Lauryn
Venema
  • History
  • Class of 2027
  • Amana, IA
Logan Mont
Logan
Mont
  • Accounting
  • Class of 2025
  • Aurora, IL
SE
Spencer
Elbert
  • Class of 2021
  • Newton, IA
KB
Kaleb
Brand
  • Business Management
  • Class of 2025
  • Mount Vernon, IA
Cassandra Elliott
Cassandra
Elliott
  • Psychology
  • Class of 2026
  • Cumming, IA
Cheyanne Scholl
Cheyanne
Scholl
  • Ankeny
Quin Hull
Quin
Hull
  • Music Education-Vocal
  • Class of 2026
  • Ottumwa, IA
Lauren Husz
Lauren
Husz
  • Art
  • Class of 2026
  • Hampton, IA
Elizabeth De Vries
Elizabeth
De Vries
  • Music Education
  • Class of 2018
  • Phoenix, AZ
BB
Brant
Bacon
  • German Studies, Music
  • Class of 2022
  • Pleasantville, IA
Hannah Nielsen
Hannah
Nielsen
  • Physics
  • Class of 2028
  • Postville, IA
Erin Dederich
Erin
Dederich
  • Kinesiology
  • Class of 2026
  • Staunton, IL
Katelyn Freeman
Katelyn
Freeman
  • Economics
  • Class of 2026
  • Castle Rock, CO
Holly Mattes
Holly
Mattes
  • Kinesiology
  • Class of 2026
  • Adel, IA
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