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 Steel Pans Concert During Homecoming

Symphonic Wind Ensemble Performs During Central College's Homecoming


Central College Students Perform in ALMA Concert During Homecoming


Central College A Cappella Choir, Chamber Singers Perform during Homecoming


Central Announces 2019 Top Scholarship Winners

Central College Students Named to Dean's List

Central College Students Named to Dean's List

Central College Professor and Alumnae Present at Willa Cather Seminar

Student profile - Sara Tallman

Student Profile - Kurt Sernett

Student Profile - Savanna Henning

Student Profile - Cheyanna Jennings

Student Profile - Hannah Cross

Student profile - Ed Henning


Central Students Earn Leadership Awards


Students Inducted Into Central NSLS Chapter


Seniors Graduate From Central College

Central College Psychology Students Present Capstone Research Projects

Central College Students Present Senior Honors Thesis Projects


Central College Students Win Theatre Awards


Central College A Cappella Choir Heads Out on Midwest Tour


Central Names Creative Writing Contest Winners

Central Seniors to Showcase Art Projects

Central Students Present at Iowa Human Rights Research Conference


Central College A Cappella Choir Performs Pre-Tour Concert


Central Students to Perform in Flute Ensemble Recital


Central Students to Perform in Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Central Students to Perform in Percussion Extravaganza

Central Students to Perform in ALMA Concert


Central Students to Present at Midwestern Psychological Association Conference
