How to Apply to Central College

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Central. Central offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionwww.central.edu/admission/
Online Applicationhttps://www.central.edu/admission/forms/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://www.central.edu/financial-aid/costs/
Net Price Calculatorwww.central.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/
Veterans Tuitiondepartments.central.edu/registrar/other/veteran-benefits/
Athletichttps://www.central.edu/academics/registrars-office/student-right-to-know/
Disability Servicehttps://central4.sharepoint.com/sites/StudentSupportServices/SitePages/Accommodations-for-students-with-disablilities.aspx

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Central and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Central College is 1,100 and the average ACT score is 22. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Central SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Central College1,10022
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa1,11267

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
At Central College, 34 students submitted SAT scores (10% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,100 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing520540608
Mathematics520560610
Total1,0401,100 1,218
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Central College, 220 students submitted ACT scores (63% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite192226
English172125
Mathematics182225

Central Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Central College. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Central College
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted