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Disclosure of Central College Graduation Rates

Central College is pleased to provide the following information regarding our institution’s graduation rates. The information is provided in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. The rates reflect the graduation status of students who enrolled by September 1, 2002 and for whom 150% of the normal time-to-completion has elapsed. Most Central College students graduate in four years; however, the published graduation rate includes all students who graduated within six years (150% of 4 years = 6 years).

The graduation rate for Central College’s 425 first-time, full-time, degree-seeking students who were enrolled as of September 1, 2002 and graduated by August 31, 2008 is 68%.

Graduation rates for previous years:

Fall Cohort Year	Cohort Size	Six-year Graduation Rate
2001	412	72%
2000	369	68%
1999	404	64%
1998	411	69%
1997	307	75%
1996	305	62%
1995	407	65%

While reviewing this information, please keep in mind:

STRK requires institutions who offer athletically related-financial aid to report the graduation rates of current scholarship athletes. Central College does not offer athletic aid or scholarships.
Reporting transfer-out rates is optional under STRK. We have elected not to report out transfer-out rates because our college’s mission does not include providing substantial preparation for students to enroll in other institutions.
The graduation rates noted above do not include students who left to serve in the armed forces, on official church missions, or in the foreign service of the federal government. Students who died or were totally and permanently disabled are also excluded.

Questions related to this report should be directed to Stephanie Henning, Registrar, at 641-628-5442 or registrar@central.edu.