Pella, IA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Central College (in-state) | $20,988 | — |
| IA average | $23,680 | -11% |
| National average | $18,082 | +16% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $20,988 | $83,952 |
| Out-of-state | $20,988 | $83,952 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Central College ranks 28 by in-state tuition among the 49 IA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper.
| Colleges with a similar price to Central College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Graceland University-Lamoni | $20,950 |
| Emmaus Bible College | $20,800 |
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | $20,270 |
| Upper Iowa University | $19,475 |
In-state tuition at Central College is $20,988 per year; out-of-state students pay $20,988.
Central College in-state tuition is 11% below the IA average of $23,680.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Central College is 16% above that.
$20,988 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Central College comes to about $83,952 for an in-state student and $83,952 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Central College ranks 28 out of the 49 IA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.