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.
Renee Herbers Wins Grant for Summer Research

Central College Students Named to Dean's List


Seniors graduate from Central College


Students Present Research in Symposium

Students Win Leadership Awards

Students Elected to Central College Senate

Central Vocalists to Perform Internationally

Students Present Honors Theses

Garrett Southwick Recieves Fulbright Award


Libbie Randall Wins Communications Award


Morgan Oster Wins Communications Award

Students Participate in Laps of Love

Students Win Athletic Training Awards

Students Present Psychology Research

Cody Bock completes Department of State internship in Burkina Faso


385 Students Named to Dean's List

Students Win Mock Trial Awards

Students Attend 2017 Inauguration

Students Present Environmental Project Proposals

Central Students Compete in Theatre Festival


Central Students Present Humanities Research


Students to compete in American College Theatre Festival


Kylie Gerstein receives research award

Students Named to Homecoming Court

Central Students Cast in "The Book Club Play"

Outstanding Attorney Award


Students Study Abroad


Central students receive Latinos Unidos scholarship


Students cast in "Boeing-Boeing"

Local students named to Central College dean's list
