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Central College

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world rank  2584

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Overview

Established in 1853, the Central College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Pella (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Iowa. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Central College (CUI) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Reformed religion. Central College (CUI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 171-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CUI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Central College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Central College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Central College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Central College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym CUI
Founded 1853
Colours Red and white
Mascot Dutch
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University Location

Address 812 University
Pella
50219 Iowa
United States
Central College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Central College Phone Number +1 (877) 462 3687
Central College Fax Number +1 (641) 628 5316

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Central College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Central College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Central College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Central College.

Central College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Central College's admission information.

Central College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Central College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Central College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Central College's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Central College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Central College's Admission Office Admission Office

812 University Street
Pella 50219-1999
(641) 628 5286
877 462 3687

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Central College.

Central College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Central College has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Central College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


Central College's Control Type Control Type

Central College is a private higher education institution.


Central College's Entity Type Entity Type

Central College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Central College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Central College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Central College is Christian-Reformed Religious Affiliation

Central College has a Christian-Reformed affiliation (Reformed Church in America - www.rca.org).


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Central College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size & Setting Four-year, small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Arts & sciences plus professions, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Central College's main facilities:


Central College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Central College's Library

Central College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 106,102 physical volumes, 3,863 physical media and 28 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 8 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Central College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Central College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Central College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,405 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Central College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Central College's main services:


Central College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Central College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Central College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Central College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Central College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Central College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Central College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Central College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Central College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
  • Council for Higher Education Accreditation
  • Institute of International Education (IIE)
  • Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (IAICU)
  • Iowa Campus Compact (IACC)
  • Iowa College Foundation (ICF)
  • Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC)
  • National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)
  • American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC)
  • Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
  • American Council on Education (ACE)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Central College 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Central College's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Central College's Facebook page Central College's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Central College's X (formerly Twitter) page Central College's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Central College's YouTube channel Central College's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Central College's Instagram page Central College's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Central College's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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