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.
Opera Cast and Crew for Hansel and Gretel
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

Region 5 American College Theatre Festival Attendee

Recognition during the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival


Students Selected for College-Community Orchestra


Students Selected for Central's Chamber Singers Choir


Students Join Central's Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Central College Student Participates in Chicago Latino Film Festival

A CapPELLA Choir

Central College Presents "Crimes of the Heart"


Central College Music Ensemble Participant


Central College Music Ensemble Participant

Central College Student Designs CollidEscape Sticker to Save Birds

Central College Students Perform in Christmas Candlelight Concert

Central College Students Perform in Symphonic Wind Ensemble


Central College Students Perform in ALMA Concert


Central College Students Perform in "Evening of Flute & Percussion"


Central College Students Perform Jazz Band

Central College Students to Perform in College-Community Concert

Central College Students Perform in ALMA Concert


Central College Students Perform at Jazz on the House with Viva Vocal Jazz


Central Students Perform in Flying Pans Steel Band Concert at Tulip Time


Central Students Perform in Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Central Students Perform in A Cappella Choir

Central Students' Work Featured in Writing Anthology

Central Students Showcase Work in Senior Art Exhibit
