United States College

Central College

Information updated 14.08.2026

Overview

Central College ( CUI ) – private nonprofit higher education institution in United States. CUI was founded in 1853. Being outside Pella, nothing could distract the students from studying.

Admissions and study format

The admission committee requests both examination results and the document on previous academic performance. The academic year is divided into semesters like in many other educational institutions of United States. The university offers a wide range of programs for online education. More information could be found on the official website of the university http://www.central.edu .

Students and academic staff

Central College is relatively small, teaching about 2000 students on average. Foreign applicants are not excluded from the admission process. The Approximate number of specialists teaching at CUI is 199. The university has international partners which allows its students to participate in exchange programs.

Infrastructure

The library is available to all of the students. The university also provides dormitories for those who need them. Central College is a part of a few associations like – Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), Association for the Advancement of Sustainability In Higher Education (AASHE), Council for Higher Education Accreditation, Higher Learning Commission, Institute of International Education, Iowa Association of Independent Colleges & Universities, Iowa Campus Compact, Iowa College Foundation, Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, National Association of Independent Colleges & Universities, Pella Chamber of Commerce, Pella Convention & Visitors Bureau, Pella Historical Society, Red Rock Lake Association, American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), CASE, ACE, Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).