Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

74.5%

The data shows that the ACT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

1130

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 1641 admitted students 34 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

10%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 1000-1260. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 500 and 630, while 25% scored below 500 and another 25% scored above 630.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 500 and 630, while 25% scored below 500 and 25% achieved a score of 630. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 1130 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Central College.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them in the lower range, just above 39% of test takers nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    500-630
  • Math

    500-630

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

22

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 1641 admitted students 229 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

67%

Similar to the SAT, Central College does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 67% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 19 and 25, with 25% scoring above 25 and another 25% scoring below 19.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 50% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    17-24
  • Math

    17-25
  • Composite

    19-25

Application Fees

Fall 2021

$25

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Central College during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 2,202 1,107 1,095
Admitted students 1,641 835 806
Enrolled students 340 172 168
Acceptance rate 74% 75% 74%
Yield rate 21% 21% 21%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Central College received a total of 2,202 applications. These applications included 1,107 male applicants and 1,095 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 2,202 applicants, Central College admitted 1,641 students. Among the admitted students, there were 835 males and 806 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 340 students chose to enroll at Central College. This means that 340 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 172 were male and 168 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Central College had an overall acceptance rate of 74% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 75% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 74%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Central College had an overall yield rate of 21% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 21%, and for female admitted students, it was 21%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Central College over the past 7 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 3,071 1,341 1,730 1,974 858 1,116 64% 64% 64% 317 154 163 16% 18% 15%
2016 3,899 1,573 2,326 2,863 1,137 1,726 73% 72% 74% 323 161 162 11% 14% 9%
2017 4,016 1,662 2,354 2,815 1,138 1,677 70% 68% 71% 322 181 141 11% 16% 8%
2018 2,772 1,262 1,510 1,940 868 1,072 70% 69% 71% 278 132 146 14% 15% 14%
2019 2,688 1,311 1,377 1,749 861 888 65% 66% 64% 337 189 148 19% 22% 17%
2020 2,340 1,289 1,051 1,490 805 685 64% 62% 65% 325 175 150 22% 22% 22%
2021 2,202 1,107 1,095 1,641 835 806 74% 75% 74% 340 172 168 21% 21% 21%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Central College uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

Central College is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school record
  • Completion of college-preparatory program
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Recommended

  • Secondary school rank

Considered

  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Recommendation letters
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Central College.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Not Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted

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