Central State University

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

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Rural (Rural: Fringe )

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

https://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

$17,994

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$19,994

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $5,404
Out-of-state: $7,404

Room & Board

$1,200

Books & Supplies

$11,390

Students Receiving Pell Grants

89%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

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

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