Pella, IA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 79 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 65% to 79% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,688 | 1,749 | 337 | 65% |
| 2020 | 2,340 | 1,490 | 325 | 64% |
| 2021 | 2,202 | 1,641 | 340 | 75% |
| 2022 | 1,970 | 1,561 | 351 | 79% |
| 2023 | 1,978 | 1,562 | 274 | 79% |
Fall 2023 applicants
754 of 978 women and 808 of 1,000 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Central College has an acceptance rate of 79% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,562 of 1,978 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 79 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,978 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 274 enrolled.
No. Central College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 65% to 79% — it has become less selective.