Central College, IA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with The Reformed Church in America
Main Campus
Central College Rankings
Affordability54
Selectivity40
Retention45
Graduation50
Earnings39
Diversity12
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Central College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences25%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education10%
Engineering1%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs5%
History2%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences11%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Central College
70%
Admission Rate
500
Median SAT Math
545
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)410–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)505–585
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Central College
$37K
In-State Tuition
$37K
Out-of-State Tuition
$51K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $18K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Central College
76%
Receive Federal Loans
$25K
Median Federal Debt
77%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 14% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 24% | 15% | 9% |
| >$110K | 33% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $25K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $24K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $24K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $25K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $24K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 73% | 50% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 77% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 83% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 86% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Central College
79%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
9%
Withdrawal Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 68% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 70% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 66% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 100% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64% | 46% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 40% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 48% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 60% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 69% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Central College
95%
Employment Rate
$37K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 96% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $14K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $54K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Central College
1,076
Undergraduates
94%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 9% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 86% | 70% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 11% | 29% | 43% |
Location Map
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