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Top-notch faculty dedicated solely to teaching undergraduates. An average class size of 15. A close-knit, supportive and open-minded academic community focused on helping each student do his or her best. Many opportunities to participate in research projects, study abroad programs, internships and service experiences. We welcome you with open arms. Fuel your open mind. And open doors to your future.

VICTORY IS NOT A SOLO SPORT

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CONFERENCE TEAM NCAA DIVISION III TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS TITLES IN SIX SPORTS

Work as a team and live as a community through athletics. Baseball Football Basketball* Golf* * Wrestling Cross Country* Soccer* Track & Field* Women’s athletics.central.edu *Both men’s & women’s teams

WE FUEL YOUR OPEN MIND

Explore your favorite pastimes and discover new pursuits. Our student organizations are diverse and vibrant.

+ A Cappella Choir + Improv Your Vision (improvisational theatre) + Angling + Physics Club + Campus Ministries + Psychology Club + Chemistry Club + Student Sustainability Coalition

+ Common Ground (LGBTQA) + Student Senate

+ EAM Club (economics, accounting, management) + Symphonic Wind Ensemble

+ Education Club + Clay Target Sports + Health Professions Club + Ultimate Frisbee Club

For complete list: central.edu/campus-life. TUITION AT CENTRAL IS JUST $18,600 PER YEAR. AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE STILL AVAILABLE.

Central is more affordable than ever — with a total cost to attend comparable to state universities. And that’s before applying financial aid and scholarships!

We also guarantee each Central student: an internship, shadowing or service experience; graduation in four years; and a free, weeklong Career Kickstarter program during sophomore year.

These opportunities save Central students money. Provide marketable skills. And allow students to graduate and earn a paycheck sooner. Central guarantees these experiences to every Central student who meets certain basic criteria. Students graduate with stellar credentials, strong connections, unforgettable mentors and an education that opens doors for a lifetime.

That’s the Central way.

HOW CENTRAL STACKS UP $18,600 (CENTRAL’S TUITION) + $10,280 (CENTRAL’S ROOM & BOARD) = $28,880

A COMPARISON OF TUITION + ROOM AND BOARD WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS

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UNIVERSITY OF $18,098$18,822* NORTHERN IOWA

IOWA STATE $18,098$19,208* UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY $21,071* OF IOWA

CENTRAL $28,880 COLLEGE

SIMPSON $51,465* COLLEGE

WARTBURG $55,272** COLLEGE

*Estimated costs to attend based on 2019-20 published costs to attend plus 4%. **Actual costs to attend based on 2020-21 published costs to attend.

— Average aid and scholarships a student receives from Central, federal and state awards, $8,927 which can be subtracted from total costs for an incredibly affordable experience. WE’RE ON YOUR TEAM VISIT US

You’ll accomplish more at Central than you ever imagined because you will become part of something bigger: a community of people dedicated to making a difference in the world.

+ Experience true mentorship: Learn and grow with others focused on your future

+ Become best friends for life: In a place where people share your desire to explore

+ Conduct original research: Work with faculty on issues that impact others

+ Study worldwide: Deepen your cultural understanding and sense of place in the world

+ Complete an honors thesis: Your own ideas, developed and presented by you

DRIVE TIME TO PELLA, IOWA, FROM:

Des Moines 40 min Madison 5 hrs Omaha 3 hrs Chicago 5 hrs Kansas City 3.5 hrs St. Louis 5 hrs Minneapolis 4 hrs

FLIGHT TIMES TO DES MOINES, IOWA, FROM: Denver 2 hrs Orlando 2.5 hrs Los Angeles 5 hrs Phoenix 3 hrs 3 hrs

BE A PART OF IT ALL

[email protected] CENTRAL.EDU/ADMISSION Sydney Williams ’20 says her “amazing opportunities” at Central include multiple study abroad trips, music ensembles 812 UNIVERSITY ST., PELLA, IOWA 50219 *Estimated costs to attend based on 2019-20 published costs to attend plus 4%. **Actual costs to attend based on 2020-21 published costs to attend. and presenting at a psychology conference. “When you choose PHONE: 641-628-7616 TEXT: 641-632-9667 a school, look at what opportunities are available,” Williams says. “Don’t miss out on something you could have done.”

Hear more of Sydney’s story: central.edu/willimas-20. FACTSFACTS & STATSSTATS

“WHAT SHOULD I ASK ABOUT ON A CAMPUS VISIT?” STUDENT TO FACULTY 15 11:1 RATIO 0

CLASSES STUDENTS= TAUGHT BY AVERAGE GRADUATE CLASS SIZE ASSISTANTS 90% 92% OF CENTRAL & OF CENTRAL GRADS ARE STUDENTS WHO ADMITTED INTO GRADUATE THEIR FIRST- OR DO SO IN SECOND-CHOICE FOUR YEARS GRADUATE SCHOOL OR FEWER

GENNIS: GOLFING WITH OF CENTRAL STUDENTS COMPLETE AN TENNIS BALLS HAS BEEN A % INTERNSHIP, INTERNATIONAL STUDY, CAMPUS TRADITION SINCE 2004 99 RESEARCH PROJECT OR SERVICE EXPERIENCE

AFTER GRADUATION, 97% OF CENTRAL GRADUATES ARE EVERY TUESDAY 1 EMPLOYED IN THE FIELD OF THEIR + ENJOY FRESH COOKIES CHOICE, ENROLLED IN GRADUATE AT THE CENTRAL 500 YEAR SCHOOL OR COMPLETING SERVICE ALL-AMERICA AWARDS MARKET DINING HALL

“IT’S REALLY SPECIAL TO BE PART OF DIVISION III ATHLETICS. WE’RE ALL “THE BEST DECISION I’VE MADE.” HERE FOR THE LOVE OF OUR SPORT.” — MACKENZIE FULLER ’19 — WILL DANIELS ’19 Hear more of Mackenzie’s story: Hear more of Will’s story: central.edu/fuller. central.edu/daniels.

WWW.CENTRAL.EDU FACTS STATS MAJORLY OBSESSED WITH YOUR FUTURE central.edu/majors

MAJORS Accounting English Music Education Actuarial Science Environmental Studies Natural Science Anthropology + Environmental Science Philosophy + Cultural + Environmental Sustainability Physics Art Exercise Science Political Science Biochemistry + Health and Exercise Science + Health Promotion Psychology Biology + Physical Education Religion Business Management + Strength and Conditioning Self-Designed Studies + Business Administration French + Allied Health + Finance German Studies + American Studies + International Business + Arts Management + Marketing History + Criminal Justice + Student-Designed Information Systems + Food Systems Chemistry International Studies + Gender Studies Communication Studies + African Studies + Global Health Computer Science + East Asian Studies + Not-For-Profit Management + Latin American Studies + Sports Management Economics + Western European Studies Social Science Education Mathematics +Elementary Sociology + Secondary Music Spanish + Instrumental Theatre Engineering + Vocal Undecided/Exploring MINORS Accounting Entrepreneurship Physics Actuarial Science Environmental Studies Political Science Anthropology Exercise Science Psychology Art French Religion Biochemistry German Studies Self-Designed Studies Biology Global Health + Allied Health Business Management Global Sustainability + American Studies + Arts Management Chemistry History + Criminal Justice Chinese Studies Information Systems + Food Systems Communication Studies International Studies + Gender Studies Computer Science Linguistics + Global Health Economics Mathematics + Not-For-Profit Management Education Music + Sports Management + Elementary Music Education Social Science + Secondary Natural Science Sociology Engineering Philosophy Spanish English Theatre

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Athletic Training Medicine Optometry Podiatric Medicine Chiropractic Ministry Pharmacy Public Health Dentistry Nursing Physical Therapy Veterinary Medicine Law Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant VISITING IS EASY

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