Central College (Iowa)
Former names | Central University of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1853 |
Academic affiliations | CIC |
| Endowment | $84.2 million (2025) |
| President | Mark Putnam |
Academic staff | 91 full-time (fall 2023) |
| Students | 1,169 (fall 2022) |
| Location | , Iowa 41°24′01″N 92°55′07″W / 41.4002°N 92.9186°W |
| Campus | Urban, 130 acres (53 ha) |
| Colors | Red & white |
| Nickname | Dutch |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – A-R-C |
| Website | central.edu |
Central College is a private college in Pella, Iowa, United States. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Central has a student body of approximately 1,100 undergraduates and more than 60 academic programs.