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 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


Central College Student Publishes Article as Vaccine Ambassador

First-Year Central College Students Earn Top Scholarships

Central College Announces Homecoming Court, Royalty

Central College Students Completing Fall Internships

Central College Students to Share Perspectives on Future of Work for K.E.Y. Des Moines

Central College Student Completes REU Funded by National Science Foundation


Central Students Participate in Women's Leadership Conference

Central Men's Rugby Team Wins Challenge Cup at 2021 Collegiate Rugby Championship


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

Central Names Student Senate Executive Officers

Central Students Participate in Summer Internships


Central Seniors Graduate With Alpha Alpha Alpha Honors


Central Seniors Graduate with Alpha Zeta Mu Honors


Central Seniors Honored With Awards

Seniors Graduate From Central College

Students Inducted Into Central NSLS Chapter

Good Luck on Finals!


Central Student Elected to Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society Student Leadership Council
