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.
Cast and Crew for Carousel Musical
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 Students Participate in Internships
Central College Students Named to Dean's List
Central College Student Scholarship Recognition
Outstanding Student Leadership Awards
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
Opera Cast and Crew for Hansel and Gretel
Central College Spring Scholar Day
Central College Students Named to Dean's List
Central College Production of A Christmas Carol
Central Community Orchestra Participant
Central College Music Ensemble Participant
Central College Music Ensemble Participant
Central College Music Ensemble Participant
Scholar Day Participant
Service-Learning Project
Students Study Abroad
Central Students Participate in Internships
Latinos Unidos of Iowa Scholarship Awardee
