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Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Ranked the No. 2 Best Value College in Iowa by Niche.com, Central offers a learning environment with supportive educators committed 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. 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. Ranked the No. 2 Best Value College in Iowa by Niche.com, Central offers a learning environment with supportive educators committed 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. 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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Scholarship1,485
Honors List830
Dean's List726
School Spirit454
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement429
Research / Grant307
Academic Award305
Study Abroad300
Academic competition273
Enrollment268
Achievement (Other)253
Student Competition179
Student Excellence140
Internship115
Community Service115
Leadership107
Student Government52
Who's Who15
Honor Society9
Club or Organization6
Accepted5
Business/professional3
Experiential Learning2
Volunteer2
Sports2
Honors Program1
Graduation1

student Majors

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undeclared547
business management152
elementary education135
biology95
Kinesiology90
Psychology85
exercise science84
communication studies65
Sociology62
athletic training39
accounting34
English28
Spanish26
Computer Science25
History21
Art20
Environmental Studies18
Strength and Conditioning15
Engineering15
Political Science15
engineering and physics13
kinesiology and secondary education12
mathematics12
Information Systems10
music10
accounting- BS and business management9
actuarial science9
Physics9
theatre9
Social Science8
biochemistry8
History and secondary education6
Psychology and Sociology6
biology and biochemistry6
chemistry6
religious studies5
music education - vocal5
Accounting- BS5
religion5
philosophy5
accounting and business management5
music theatre4
economics4
cultural anthropology4
business management and accounting4
actuarial science and economics4
Linguistics4
chemistry- BS3
biochemistry - BS3
mathematics and business management3
exploratory studies3
anthropology3
elemetary education3
Health and Exercise Science3
Biochemistry and Biology3
computer science and mathematics3
English and secondary education2
music theatre and English2
kinesiology and biology2
sociology and psychology2
Music Education-Vocal2
Music education - instrumental2
Business Management and Secondary Edu...2
Music Education2
Biology and Chemistry2
actuarial science economics2
not declared2
math and computer science2
German studies and business management2
French2
general studies2
Biology and Spanish2
psychology and religious studies1
psychologyhology1
biology and music education - vocal1
business management and elementary ed...1
Self-Designed Studies1
Music education- instrumental1
biochemistry - BS and biology- BS1
sociology and psychology1
kinesiology and secondary education1
communication studies and business ma...1
biology- BS1
political science and sociology1
biology- BS and political science1
music education -instrumental and sec...1
Education1
art and secondary education1
art and multi-media design1
sociology and communication studies1
business management and religious stu...1
self-designated studies1
elementary education and psychology1
business management and DATA1
Actuarial Science and accounting1
political science and history1
chemistry and biology1
music and business management1
business management and communication...1
communication studies and Spanish1
biology and environmental studies1
Music Education-Instrumental1
economics and mathematics1
communication studies and music theatre1
accounting- BS and Spanish1
biology- BS and environmental studies1
chemistry- BS and mathematics1
political science and philosophy1
Musical Theatre1
Spanish and art1
biology and business management1
business management and economics1
kinesiology and business management1
English and political science1
art and music theatre1
business management and computer science1
engineering and physics1
sociol science1
Secondary Education1
Environmental & Sustainability1
Environ. & Sustainability Stud1
Political Science Philosophy1
Accounting & Business1
History Political Science and German...1
Psychology Biology1
Psychology Communication Studies1
Psychology Cultural Anthropology1
German Studies Music1
Elementary Education Spanish1
Spanish Music Education-Vocal1
Sociology Spanish1
History Spanish1
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
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
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
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
English and biology1
Elementary Education (reading endorse...1

Student Co-curriculars

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A Cappella Choir18
Undergraduate Research Symposium15
Symphonic Wind Ensemble13
Women's Cross Country8
College-Community Chorus7
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship6
Women's Tennis6
Flying Pans Steel Band5
Women's Track & Field5
Campus Ministries 4
Campus Ministry Justice Team4
Women's Volleyball4
Women's Soccer4
Central Teacher's Academy3
The Health Professions Club3
Men's Track & Field3
Men's Soccer3
Men's Golf3
Education Club3
Bio Chem and Physics Club3
A Capella Choir2
Central College Community Choir2
Central Admissions2
Book Club2
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 Cross Country2
Women's Basketball2
Psychology Club2
Psi Chi International Honor Society i...2
Men's Rugby Club2
Student Trustee1
Kinesiology Club1
Programming Board1
Women's Wrestling1
National Society of Leadership and Su...1
Central College Community Orchestra1
Central Education Club1
Chemistry Club1
Community Chior1
Central College Comunity Orchestra1
AC Cares1
Sigma Phi Chi Sorority1
Central College One Iowa1
SSS1
Theatre Central1
Ultimate Frisbee1
Ultimate1
Swing Dance1
Volunteer 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
Greek Council1
Wrestling1
Men's Tennis1
Women's Golf1
Football1
Men's Basketball1
Baseball1
Students Concerned About the Environment1
SCATE Environmental Awareness Club1
Prelaw Club1
Philosophy Club1
History 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
Hoover Presidential Foundation1
Benzing Surveying LLC1
Windmill Cafe1
Ulrich's Meat Market1
Clarion Fitness Center1
HyVee Pharmacy1
Scooters Coffee1
6SmeadAcres1
FRONTGATE1
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
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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2028350
2029333
2030313
2027298
2025176
2026172
2023144
2024139
2018113
202298
202166
202027
201920
201715
201511
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Patrick
Gorkow
  • Music
  • Class of 2022
  • Van Horne, IA
AM
Abigail
Malecha
  • Psychology and Sociology
  • Class of 2022
  • Minneapolis, MN
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Grace
Fehlhafer
  • Spanish, Music Education-Vocal
  • Class of 2021
  • Sioux Center, IA
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Quin
Hull
  • music education - vocal
  • Class of 2026
  • Ottumwa, IA
Hannah Nielsen’s headshot.
Hannah
Nielsen
  • physics
  • Class of 2028
  • Postville, IA
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Jillian
Fairbanks
  • kinesiology and secondary education
  • Class of 2027
  • Otley, IA
Mika McCool’s headshot.
Mika
McCool
  • music theatre and English
  • Class of 2027
  • Colesburg, IA
Abigail Erickson’s headshot.
Abigail
Erickson
  • kinesiology
  • Class of 2027
  • Audubon, IA
Alyssa Castillo’s headshot.
Alyssa
Castillo
  • kinesiology
  • Class of 2027
  • Bonita, CA
Logan Mont’s headshot.
Logan
Mont
  • Accounting
  • Class of 2025
  • Aurora, IL
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Spencer
Elbert
  • Class of 2021
  • Newton, IA
Alex M Slaymaker’s headshot.
Alex M
Slaymaker
  • mathematics and business management
  • Class of 2027
  • Geneseo, IL
KB
Kaleb
Brand
  • Business Management
  • Class of 2025
  • Mount Vernon, IA
Eryn Lenhart’s headshot.
Eryn
Lenhart
  • communication studies and music theatre
  • Class of 2027
  • Bondurant, IA
Lydia Fisher’s headshot.
Lydia
Fisher
  • engineering
  • Class of 2027
  • Quincy, IL
David Michael Negley’s headshot.
David Michael
Negley
  • music and business management
  • Class of 2026
  • Winterset, Iowa
Andrew Mahaffey’s headshot.
Andrew
Mahaffey
  • music education -instrumental and secondary education
  • Class of 2028
  • Guthrie Center, IA
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Cheyanne
Scholl
  • Ankeny
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