Central College

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Central College is a private liberal arts college located in Pella, Iowa. It is a four-year school affiliated with the Reformed Church in America. Central has a student body of approximately 1,700 individuals and a 130 acre (526,000 m²) main campus. The college is noted for its international study program.

History

The college was founded in 1853 and officially opened on October 8, 1854. The first class was 37 people. Central was a Baptist institution until 1916, when it was transferred to the control of the Reformed Church in America.

Originally named Central University of Iowa (CUI), the college officially changed its name to "Central College" in the mid 90s.

Study Abroad Programs

Central College students can study abroad in nine locations:

Vienna, Austria
Hangzhou, China
Colchester, England
London, England
Paris, France
Merida, Mexico
Leiden, the Netherlands
Granada, Spain
Bangor, Wales

External links

[Central College website]

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