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.
Elizabeth Hurlbut '23 Interns with Quad City Steamwheelers

Fall 2022 Internship

American Chemical Society Presentation


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 Announces Political Science Honors Society Inductees

Central College Student Designs CollidEscape Sticker to Save Birds


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 Students Named to Dean's List for Fall 2021

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 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
