Does Central College require SAT or ACT scores?

Central College has a test-optional policy — SAT or ACT scores may be submitted but are not required.

How much does Central College cost per year?

Published sticker price is $20,988 per year before financial aid, as verified 2026-09-28.

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Pella, IA

Your band for Central College

Reach, Target, or Likely — five questions, about a minute, no account and no payment card.

Testing policy

Test-optional

SAT range (middle 50%)

1056–1120

Annual cost (sticker price)

$20,988

Deadline not yet verified for this college.

Common Application, Institutional Application

Every fact on this page traces to a source and a verification date, never an estimate. https://central.edu/admission/ — verified 2026-09-28.