Central College
Acceptance
86%
Avg SAT
1147
Tuition
$20,988
Grad Rate (4yr)
57%
Retention
80%
Earnings
$54,317
AI Overview
Central College brings together strong programs in environmental science, communication, and information studies in the heart of small-town Iowa. The campus balances a close-knit, supportive atmosphere with genuine academic rigor—professors know your name, but they'll push you to think critically. Students who want meaningful faculty relationships without sacrificing academic quality tend to flourish here. A standout feature: the college's nationally recognized study abroad program sends roughly 90% of students overseas before graduation.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Tuition
$20,988
Room & Board
$12,060
Average Net Price
$23,377
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
22%
Take Federal Loans
70%
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,984
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$54,317Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$26,984Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesAccounting and Related Services
16 graduates
$86,868
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
42 graduates
$68,021
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
31 graduates
$59,597
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
11 graduates
$56,941
4 yrs after graduation
Sociology
14 graduates
$51,996
4 yrs after graduation
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
$51,814
4 yrs after graduation
Communication and Media Studies
10 graduates
$51,671
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
18 graduates
$50,707
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
36+ programsAnd 24 more programs available
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