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.
Holly McKinney Wins Grant for Summer Research

Renee Herbers Wins Grant for Summer Research

Students Win Leadership Awards


Students Attend 2017 Inauguration

Students Named to Homecoming Court


Susan Elder presents at regional conference

Madi Gause presented at regional conference

Tristan Miedema presented at regional conference


Sarah Purdy presents top paper at conference


Four students lead conference forum


Record number presenting at psychology conference

Local students present at Scholarship Celebration Day

Area students take part in Scholarship Celebration Days


Local students present at Scholarship Celebration Day


Area students take part in Scholarship Celebration Days


Local students present at Scholarship Celebration Days

Local students present at Heartland Global Health Consortium
