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.
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 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"


Central College Student Receives Outstanding Witness Award

Central College Quarterback Blaine Hawkins Featured on WHO 13

Central College Students to Present Research at Annual Midwest Sports Analytics Meeting


Central College Students Named 2021 Geisler Penquite Scholars


Central College Students Perform Jazz Band


Central College Students to Perform in College-Community Concert

Central College Students Perform in ALMA Concert

Central College Student Recognized as Outstanding Attorney


Central College Students Compete in Mock Trial


Central College Students Perform at Jazz on the House with Viva Vocal Jazz
