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You can use the following prices to estimate the annual cost of attendance and to familiarize yourself with the financial aid opportunities available to students who attend this school. If you have further questions about the financial aid policies at this college, you may want to contact a financial aid representative using the provided contact information.

Address

812 University, Pella ,  IA   50219 

General Phone

(641) 628-5286 

Financial Aid Website

www.central.edu/financialAid/   

Admissions Website

www.central.edu/admission/index.html   

Institution Website

www.central.edu 

Mission Statement


www.central.edu/admission/fastfacts.html

Institution Type

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's

National Athletic Affiliations

NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)

Application Fee

25

Carnegie Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges--General: These institutions are primarily undergraduate colleges with major emphasis on baccalaureate programs. They award less than half of their baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts fields.

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Teacher certification: Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
Teacher certification: Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers

Student Services

Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers

Credit Accepted

Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits

Academic Year Prices - 2008

(full-time, first-time undergraduate students)

Tuition & Fees 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07
In State $23,944 $22,510 $20,972
Out of State $23,944 $22,510 $20,972
Books and Supplies $960 $920 $880
On Campus      
Room and Board $8,006 $7,624 $7,224
Other Expenses $1,690 $1,646 $1,624
Off Campus      
Room and Board - - -
Other Expenses - - -
Off Campus With Family      
Other Expenses - - -

Major NCAA Programs

Sport Conference
Football Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
Basketball Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
Baseball Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
Cross Country/Track Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf

Financial Aid 2006-2007

Type of Aid Percent Receiving Aid Average Amount Received
Federal Grants
(scholarships/fellowships)
23.0% $3,771
State/Local Grant
(scholarships/fellowships)
48.0% $3,854
Institutional Grants
(scholarships/fellowships)
100.0% $9,843
Loans 82.0% $8,433

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