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.
Students to Perform in Iowa Days of Percussion

Students to Perform in Treble Clef Choir

Students to perform in "Les Liaisons Dangereuses"


Students Perform in February Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert


Central College Students Participate in Singfest


Students Perform in Jazzmania

Students Perform in Flying Pans Show, Caribbean Christmas

Students Perform in ALMA Jazz Ensemble Christmas Concert


Students Perform in A Night of Opera


Students Perform in November Jazz Band Concert


Students Perform in November Percussion Ensemble

Students Perform in November Flute Ensemble

Students Perform in November Concert Featuring Caramina Burana


Students Perform in November ALMA Jazz Ensemble

A Cappella Choir Tour


Students Perform in October ALMA Jazz Ensemble

Students Perform in October Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert

Students Perform in October A Cappella Choir Concert


Students Perform in Flying Pans Show, Dragon Steel

Students Perform in Blithe Spirit Presented by the Central College Theatre Department


Students Perform in Central College's Homecoming 2018 Saturday Concert

Central Seniors Showcase Art Projects

Students Perform in Central College's Homecoming 2018 Concert

Central Vocalists to Perform Internationally

Central Students Compete in Theatre Festival


Students to compete in American College Theatre Festival


Central Students Cast in "The Book Club Play"

Students cast in "Boeing-Boeing"

Central artists present senior exhibit


Ashton Mayer '15 named finalist in art competition
