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.
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
Central College Spring Scholar Day

Spring 2025 Study Abroad

Opera Cast and Crew for Hansel and Gretel

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


Central Students Participate in Summer Internships


Central Students receive Alpha Zeta Mu Honors

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

2024 National Society of Leadership and Success inductees

Commencement Recognition Class of 2024


Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Participant
