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.
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 Presents "Crimes of the Heart"

Central College Music Ensemble Participant

Central College Student Participates in Chicago Latino Film Festival


Contributor to the Writing Anthology


Central College Music Ensemble Participant


Research Presentation at Mobilizing the Intersections of Power and Justice

Central College Student Designs CollidEscape Sticker to Save Birds

Central College Psychology Students to Present at Midwestern Psychological Association Conference

Central Students Gain Internship Experiences


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 Student Recognized by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

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

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

Good Luck on Finals!


Central College Students Perform in Christmas Candlelight Concert

Central College Students Perform in Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Central College Students Perform in ALMA Concert


Central College Students Perform in "Evening of Flute & Percussion"
