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

Area Students Elected to Central College Student Senate


Seniors Graduate From Central College


Central Students Participate in Summer Internships


Students Inducted Into Central NSLS Chapter

Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Participant

Central College Student Scholarship Recognition

Central College Student Participates in Chicago Latino Film Festival

Central College Presents "Crimes of the Heart"


Central College Music Ensemble Participant


Contributor to the Writing Anthology

Central College Music Ensemble Participant

Research Presentation at Mobilizing the Intersections of Power and Justice


Central College Psychology Students to Present at Midwestern Psychological Association Conference


Central Students Gain Internship Experiences

Central College Student Designs CollidEscape Sticker to Save Birds

Central College Announces Political Science Honors Society Inductees

Central College Mock Trial Team Competed in the American Mock Trial Association 4D Regional Competition


Central College Student Senate Announces New Members


Central College Students Attend Iowa County Conservation Conference


Central College Student Jacob Van Veldhuizen to Intern in Washington, D.C.

Central College Students Named to Dean's List for Fall 2021

Central College Student Recognized by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

Central College Students Participate in Career Kickstarter Program


Central College Student Interviews Former President of the American Historical Association


Central College Seniors Complete Honors Thesis Presentations


Central College Seniors Complete Honors Thesis Presentations

Central College Students Perform in Christmas Candlelight Concert

Central College Students Perform in Symphonic Wind Ensemble

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