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.
Sydney Pratt Wins Summer Research Grant

Holly McKinney Wins Grant for Summer Research

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 Elected to Central College Senate

Students Present Honors Theses

Students Win Leadership Awards

Central Vocalists to Perform Internationally

Garrett Southwick Recieves Fulbright Award


Libbie Randall Wins Communications Award

Morgan Oster Wins Communications Award

Students Win Athletic Training Awards


Students Present Psychology Research

Students Participate in Laps of Love

Cody Bock completes Department of State internship in Burkina Faso

385 Students Named to Dean's List

Students Attend 2017 Inauguration

Students Win Mock Trial Awards

Central Students Compete in Theatre Festival


Students Present Environmental Project Proposals


Central Students Present Humanities Research

Students to compete in American College Theatre Festival

Kylie Gerstein receives research award


Central Students Cast in "The Book Club Play"


Outstanding Attorney Award

Students Named to Homecoming Court

Students Study Abroad

Central students receive Latinos Unidos scholarship
