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.
Presenter at the Midwestern Psychological Association Conference

Central Students Present at Midwestern Psychological Association Conference


Midwestern Psychological Association Conference Presenters


Central Students Participate in Service-Learning for Spring Semester

Central College Students Help Plant Prairie

Spring 2023 Internship Participant

Central College Students Named to Dean's List for Fall 2022

Recognition during the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival


Research Presentation


Region 5 American College Theatre Festival Attendee

Findley School Care Packages

Students Study Abroad

Presented at Midwest Regional ACS Meeting


Midwest Regional ACS Meeting Presentations


Central College Students Compete in Mock Trial


Central College Students Take EAM Trip to Chicago

Students Study Abroad

Students Selected for College-Community Orchestra


Students Selected for Central's Chamber Singers Choir


Students Join Central's Symphonic Wind Ensemble


A CapPELLA Choir

Summer Research Presentations

Latinos Unidos of Iowa Scholarship Awardee


Percussion Ensemble Member


Flying Pans Steel Band Member


Fall 2022 Internship

American Chemical Society Presentation

Central College Students Named to Dean's List for Spring 2022

Elizabeth Hurlbut '23 Interns with Quad City Steamwheelers


Area Students Elected to Central College Student Senate
