Private Colleges
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Central College
Pella
Central College in Pella , Iowa , is a private , four-year liberal arts college . Central is known for its academic rigor , its leadership formation and , most importantly , for its work creating genuine connections among students , faculty , coaches and alumni that help graduates realize their career aspirations for a lifetime .
The college is dedicated to cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences , professional fields of study and experiential learning . The Central experience is rooted in exploration and self-discovery and enhanced by life in a residential community of 1,150 students with wide-ranging perspectives . Founded in 1853 , Central values its long-standing relationship with the Reformed Church in America . The college participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference .
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Contact Information :
812 University St . Pella , IA 50219 641-628-9000 www . central . edu
President Mark Putnam 641-628-5269 president @ central . edu
William Penn University
Oskaloosa
William Penn University is a private university located in Oskaloosa . The school was founded in 1873 by the Religious Society of Friends , who initially christened it as Penn College . The name was changed to William Penn College in 1933 before finally being renamed William Penn University in 2000 .
William Penn University ’ s mission is to give its students an education that fosters qualities of leadership , technology and also the time-proven Quaker traditions of simplicity , peace-making , integrity , community and equality . Approximately 1,231 students are pursuing undergraduate degrees at William Penn . The school offers over 20 different majors spanning eight academic divisions . William Penn University participates in the NAIA division II and is a member of the Heart of America Athletic Conference .
Contact Information :
201 Trueblood Avenue Oskaloosa , IA 52577 800-779-7366 www . wmpenn . edu
President John Ottosson 641-637-1076 ottossonj @ wmpenn . edu