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Admission Requirements

Central’s size and individual attention makes learning challenging and prepares students for life after college.

Central looks for students who:

• Will have graduated from an accredited high school or equivalent by the time of their enrollment in Central College,
• Rank in the upper half of their high school graduating class
• Have ACT or SAT-I scores high enough to predict probable success at Central

Recommended High School Coursework

• English—4 years, including literature
• Math—2 or more years, including algebra, advanced algebra and geometry
• Social studies—3 or more years, including American and European history
• Sciences—2 or more years of lab science
• Foreign languages—2 or more years

Nondiscriminatory Policy

Central College is committed to being an inclusive community whose members act with consideration for the physical, intellectual, and spiritual well-being of all persons. All members of the college community are responsible for creating an atmosphere that fosters openness, mutual respect, and diversity. (Board of Trustees, 4/26/03). The above nondiscrimination policy includes, but is not limited to, persons of every ethnicity, race, national origin, ancestry, color, socio-economic class, creed, religion, philosophical belief, marital status, disability, physical appearance, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, and organizational affiliation. Read our welcome statement.