Central College
Admissions
Interested in attending Central College?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Central College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Central College?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Central College accepted 79% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 1,978 people applied and 1,562 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Central College:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Central College, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Central College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Central College considers:
Very Important
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- First Generation
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Central College?
Grades
19% of freshmen who attended Central College were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 54% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Central College is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Central College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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