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 cast in "Boeing-Boeing"

Local students named to Central College dean's list


Central students honored with end-of-year awards


Seniors present Honors Theses


Central students present research

Central College class of 2016 graduates

Students receive leadership awards


Students elected to leadership positions


Susan Elder presents at regional conference


Madi Gause presented at regional conference

Tristan Miedema presented at regional conference

Emily Fiscus accepted to Teaching Assistant Program in France


Creative writers win awards in Central contest


Taylor Sanders elected student body president


Six education students named Geisler Penquite Scholars

Central artists present senior exhibit

Local students named to Central College dean's list

Ashley Cliff accepted to Ph.D. program


Fulton student serves during college break


Sarah Purdy presents top paper at conference

Karina Suarez receives Latinos Unidos scholarship

Students elected to leadership positions

Students earn Central College scholarships


Students earn Central College scholarships


Central students become full-time researchers in summer


Students go abroad in summer

Local students named to Central College dean's list

Central students present new research

Seniors graduate from Central College


Three seniors recognized by Iowa Communication Association
