Central College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,250

Cost of attendance at Central College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,250

Cost of attendance at Central College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Central College was $22,966. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Central College

Central College net price calculator

$22,966

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Iowa and nationwide.

Iowa's average	$16,084
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Central College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$22,966	$1,276 (6%)	$15,806	$16,247	$19,305	$22,886	$25,457
2021	$21,690	$1,653 (7%)	$15,503	$18,512	$19,566	$21,995	$23,782
2020	$23,343	$590 (3%)	$19,172	$19,207	$19,495	$23,810	$28,720
2019	$22,753	$72	$17,053	$18,393	$19,636	$22,587	$25,130
2018	$22,825	$130	$16,474	$17,267	$18,103	$25,291	$25,481
2017	$22,695	$531 (2%)	$17,507	$16,661	$18,751	$21,019	$25,619
2016	$22,164	$346 (2%)	$15,907	$16,603	$17,582	$21,055	$25,998
2015	$22,510	$333 (2%)	$15,741	$16,983	$18,443	$21,115	$19,896
2014	$22,177	--	$16,300	$17,767	$19,116	$24,361	$25,107

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Central College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$34,302	$983 (3%)	$19,250	$13,711	$1,341
2021	$33,319	$20,083 (38%)	$18,600	$13,396	$1,323
2020	$53,402	$1,305 (3%)	$38,600	$13,479	$1,323
2019	$52,097	$1,550 (3%)	$37,295	$13,479	$1,323
2018	$50,547	$1,333 (3%)	$35,930	$13,278	$1,339
2017	$49,214	$1,336 (3%)	$34,612	$13,349	$1,253
2016	$47,878	$1,233 (3%)	$33,345	$13,345	$1,188
2015	$46,645	$1,494 (3%)	$32,124	$13,357	$1,164
2014	$45,151	$1,660 (4%)	$30,700	$13,337	$1,114
2013	$43,491	--	$29,540	$12,911	$1,040

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Central College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,405 dormitories available to its students at $4,892 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Central College is $544 per month.
Does Central College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Central College for one academic year is $5,660, which works out to $629 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Central College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,341.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Central College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,159

If living off-campus, with family: $3,159

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,159
How much is Central College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Central College offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Central College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$802	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$802	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Central College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Central College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,660	$4,892	N/A	19	1,405
2021	$5,388	$4,892	N/A	19	1,405
2020	$5,388	$4,892	N/A	19	1,405
2019	$5,388	$4,892	N/A	19	1,405
2018	$5,088	$4,892	N/A	19	1,405
2017	$5,088	$4,892	N/A	20	1,405
2016	$5,088	$4,892	N/A	20	1,187

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Central College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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