Roster Retention
How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Central College Baseball?
20% of freshmen who join Central College baseball stay on the roster for all four years — below the D3 average of 36%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 43%. On average, players spend 2.1 seasons on the Central College roster.
Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.
Career Outcomes
What Do Central College Baseball Players Do After College?
17% of Central College baseball alumni go into coaching, the most common career path among the 21 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include professional baseball (7%), engineering (7%), consulting (7%). Top employers include Valor Christian, Houston Astros, College Baseball Foundation and College Baseball Hall of Fame, COY, Musco Lighting.
Career Category Breakdown
Based on LinkedIn data for 21 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.
Coaching Staff
Who Coaches Central College Baseball?
Adam Carey is the head baseball coach at Central College and has been with the program for 3-7 years. Central College competes in the American Rivers Conference as a D3 program in Pella, IA.
Academics & Admissions
What Are the Academics Like at Central College?
Central College has a 79% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.56 for admitted students, with a 70% graduation rate — above the D3 average of 69%. 73% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.
Total undergraduate enrollment at Central College is 1,062 students.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Central College?
Attending Central College costs approximately $20,988 per year, with the average student receiving $22,353 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $0 per year. 21% of students at Central College receive financial aid.
Tuition vs. Financial Aid
Program History & Division
What Division Is Central College Baseball?
Central College is a D3 baseball program competing in the American Rivers Conference, located in Pella, IA.
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