Central College
Pella, Iowa
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Bachelor's degree
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Central Methodist University is a private university in Fayette, Missouri, formerly known as Central Methodist College and Central College. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, it is accredited to offer master's, bachelor's, and associate degrees and does not require students to meet religious requirements.
- Rankings
#131 (US News)▼
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #131 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #151 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1048 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$20,988▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $37,725
Room & Board: $12,220
Books & Supplies: $1,275
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $12,678
Pell Grant Recipients: 26%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$20,988▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $37,725
Room & Board: $12,220
Books & Supplies: $1,275
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $12,678
Pell Grant Recipients: 26%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.36 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 935–1205▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 935–1205
SAT ERW: 490–580
SAT Math: 445–625
ACT Composite: 19–25
- Admit Rate
- 79%
- Total Enrollment
- 1,095
- Undergrad
- 1,095
- Graduate
- 0
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Retention Rate
- 73%
- Graduation Rate
- 69%
- Official Portal
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812 University, Pella, Iowa, 50219
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