Central State University

Wilberforce, OH • public • II | Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Rural

Student Population

Undergrad: 4,205 • Total: 4,238

Academic Calendar

Semester

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

1400 Brush Row Rd
Wilberforce, OH
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Website

www.centralstate.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,403 (33.4%) • Female: 2,802 (66.6%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	68	1.6%
Black/African American	1,928	45.9%
Hispanic/Latino	404	9.6%
White	767	18.2%
Two or More Races	204	4.9%
International	202	4.8%

Special Designation

Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

46.0%

1,514 admitted from 3,291 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

25.6%

4-Year Graduation Rate

13.6%

Freshman Retention Rate

51.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

37.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$18,864

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$20,864

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $5,638
Out-of-state: $7,638

Room & Board

$12,026

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$19,581
$30,001-48,000	$7,161
$48,001-75,000	$8,773
$75,001-110,000	$10,343
$110,001+	$10,187

Students Receiving Pell Grants

89%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

II

Conference

Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.

Men's Sports (4)

Basketball Football Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

Women's Sports (3)

Basketball Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

View Full Athletics Details (Roster Sizes, Scholarships) →

💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.7 GPA

In-State Awards

$1,000-$7,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$7,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$200-$32,000 total

3 automatic scholarships (41 total)

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Common questions about Central State University

What is Central State University's acceptance rate?

Central State University accepts 46% of applicants, from 3,291 applications.

How much does Central State University cost?

Tuition and fees are $5,638 in-state and $7,638 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $19,581 on average after aid.

Does Central State University require SAT or ACT scores?

Central State University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What is Central State University's graduation rate?

26% of students graduate within six years.