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 Announces Homecoming Court, Royalty

Central College Student Publishes Article as Vaccine Ambassador

First-Year Central College Students Earn Top Scholarships

Central College Student Completes REU Funded by National Science Foundation


Central College Students Completing Fall Internships


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

Central Students Participate in Women's Leadership Conference

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

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


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

Good Luck on Finals!


Students Inducted Into Central NSLS Chapter

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

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


Central Seniors Complete Honors Thesis Presentations


47th Annual Psychology Research Symposium


2021 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry

Central Students Perform in Flying Pans Steel Band Concert at Tulip Time

Central Students Perform in Symphonic Wind Ensemble


Central Students Perform in A Cappella Choir

Central Students Showcase Work in Senior Art Exhibit

Central Students' Work Featured in Writing Anthology

Central Men's Rugby Team Competes in National Championship Tournament

Central Students Honored With Leadership Awards


Central Students Perform in Dutch Boom
