What division is Central (IA)?

Central (IA) competes at the NCAA Division II level in the American Rivers Conference (ARC).

What GPA do you need for Central (IA)?

The average GPA at Central (IA) is 3.6. This is a highly selective academic program.

How big is Central (IA)?

Central (IA) has an enrollment of approximately 1,248 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Central (IA)?

Central (IA) has an acceptance rate of 86%.

How do I get recruited to play at Central (IA)?

To get recruited at Central (IA), start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Central (IA)'s historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Central (IA)

Pella, IAD-IIAmerican Rivers Conference (ARC)

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NCAA Division II

Division

1,248

Enrollment

3.6

Avg GPA

86%

Acceptance

80%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.6+ GPA bar.

Central (IA) is a NCAA Division II program in the American Rivers Conference (ARC), located in Pella, IA. We map football at Central (IA), with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.6

Acceptance

86%

Student:Faculty

11:1

Retention

80%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$49,115

Coaching Staff18 coaches across football

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About Central (IA) Athletics

Central (IA) is a NCAA Division II athletic program located in Pella, IA, competing in the American Rivers Conference (ARC). With an enrollment of 1,248 students, Central (IA) offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football at Central (IA) with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Central (IA) is 3.6.

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