Central College Admission
Acceptance Rate
86.17%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
21.02%
Freshmen Enrollment
309
SAT Scores
1,100
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 1,706 students have applied and 1,470 students have allowed to admit to Central College (Acceptance rate: 86.17%). Central's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 21.02 % where 309 students have finally enrolled out of 1,470 admitted students.
Central acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Wartburg College and Luther College, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 72.83%).
Central enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 14.06%).
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 .
| Admission | www.central.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.central.edu/admission/forms/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.central.edu/financial-aid/price/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.central.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | departments.central.edu/registrar/other/veteran-benefits/ |
| Athletic | https://departments.central.edu/registrar/other/student-right-to-know/ |
| Disability Service | https://central.edu/academics/programs/student-support-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Central and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Central College is 1,100 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Central College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,149). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Central College | 1,100 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,149 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa | 1,112 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Central College, 8 students submitted SAT scores (3% 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 528 | 550 | 560 |
| Mathematics | 528 | 550 | 560 |
| Total | 1,056 | 1,100 | 1,120 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Central College, 131 students submitted ACT scores (42% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 23 | 26 |
| English | 19 | 21 | 23 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 23 | 27 |
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.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |