Pella, IA · Private nonprofit university · Town (distant)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $19,800 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $19,800 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,860 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,275 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $34,302 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $22,578 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $11,724 less than the sticker price — about 34% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-III |
| Men’s varsity sports (9) | Football (152), Track & Field (63), Baseball (48), Soccer (44), Wrestling (41), Cross Country (36), Basketball (35), Tennis (23), Golf (19) |
| Women’s varsity sports (9) | Track & Field (46), Volleyball (33), Soccer (30), Softball (28), Basketball (25), Cross Country (23), Tennis (18), Golf (13), Wrestling (13) |
| Softball conference | American Rivers |
| Head softball coach | George Wares |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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