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.
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

Fulton student serves during college break

Ashley Cliff accepted to Ph.D. program


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

Three seniors recognized by Iowa Communication Association

Seniors graduate from Central College


Ashton Mayer '15 named finalist in art competition


Four students lead conference forum


Record number presenting at psychology conference

Chemistry students set record in original research

Local student participates in comedic opera

Central students perform Shakespeare classic

Local student wins outstanding award in mock trial

Molly Ward wins Outstanding Attorney Award


Local students named to Central College dean's list

Local students present at Scholarship Celebration Day

Local students studying abroad
