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.
Chemistry students set record in original research

Record number presenting at psychology conference

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


Jacob Logan wins Outstanding Attorney Award in mock trial


Jordan Rouse wins Outstanding Witness Award

Molly Ward wins Outstanding Attorney Award

Local students studying abroad


Area students compete in mock trial


Jordan Strumpfer maps Central College

Rachel Frana helps Des Moines food pantries expand

Central students perform in Pulitzer Prize-winning drama

Local students tour with Central College jazz band


Local students tour with Symphonic Wind Ensemble


Local students tour with A Cappella Choir


Local students elected Central College leaders

Melissa Ketcham completes research program

Local students compete in mock 1889 World Exposition


Locals students earn Pella Rolscreen Fellowships


Local students earn Central College presidential scholarships


Central College seniors nominated for homecoming court

Kate Huisman an intern for nonprofit Hope Haven

Students honored for original communication research

Brett Rozeboom completes medical internship in Cameroon


Local students named to Central College dean's list
