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 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

Central Students Perform in Flying Pans Steel Band


Central Students Perform in Treble Clef Choir Concert


Central Students Perform in April ALMA Concert


Central Students Perform in Percussion Ensemble

Central Students Perform in Jazz Band Concert

Scholarship Celebration Honors Central Students


Central College Student Presents at National Council on Undergraduate Research Conference


Central College Students Present at Iowa Human Rights Research Conference


Central College Student Earns Prestigious Psychology Research Award

Central College Student Named 2021 Goldwater Scholar

Central College Students Present Research at Annual Midwestern Psychological Association Conference

Central College Student Selected for Competitive Surgery Undergraduate Research Experience


Central College Students Perform in Flying Pans Steel Band Concert


Central College Students Perform in March ALMA Concert


Central College Students Perform in Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert

Central College Students Perform in February ALMA Concert

Central Students Participate in Spring Internships

Central Students in Angling Course Help Provide Habitat for Fish
