This institution prioritizes access. Your primary consideration should be whether outcomes align with your goals.
86.2%
Acceptance Rate
Peer average: 76%
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Open Access (>75%)
What Are My Chances?
A directional estimate — not a prediction
SAT Total Score Distribution
Enrolled students
Peers
40080012001600
1,056
25th Percentile
1,147
Median
1,120
75th Percentile
Peer average SAT: 1,141(+6 vs peers)
ACT Composite Score Distribution
Enrolled students
1122436
20
25th Percentile
22
Median
26
75th Percentile
Important: Test scores are just one factor. Admissions decisions reflect institutional priorities, essays, recommendations, and factors we cannot measure. Use this as directional guidance, not a prediction.
Who Attends — and Succeeds
Understanding institutional priorities and student support
Student Demographics
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
22%
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Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students (federal aid)
22%
Transfer Students
Alternative pathway to enrollment
8%
These metrics reflect institutional priorities around access and economic diversity, which inform admissions decisions beyond academic qualifications.
Student Success
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central College Admissions
Central College is accessible to students with solid academic records. Most admitted students have GPAs of 3.0 or higher. The 86% acceptance rate means most qualified applicants are admitted.
Central College reports standardized test score data, suggesting tests are considered in admissions. Students who submit SAT scores typically have scores between 1056 and 1120. ACT scores range from 20 to 26. Check Central College's website for current testing requirements, as policies may change.
Admission to Central College is considered accessible. With an acceptance rate of 86%, admissions are largely open to all qualified applicants with a high school diploma or GED.
Central College uses holistic review, considering academics, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
If Central College is a reach, consider Wartburg College (99% acceptance), University Of Northern Iowa (94% acceptance), Grand View University (98% acceptance). These schools offer similar outcomes with higher acceptance rates.
