Central State University

Wilberforce, OH · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

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About Central State University

Central State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Wilberforce, OH, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 2,620 students. The acceptance rate is 99%. 23% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $33,267.

99%

Acceptance

$13,096

Net price

2,620

Enrollment

23%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

99%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,096

Average net price

$8,058

In-state tuition

$10,058

Out-of-state tuition

$12,026

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$21,929

Total cost of attendance

53%

Students receiving Pell grants

42%

Students with federal loans

$30,739

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$19,581

$30–48K

$7,161

$48–75K

$8,773

$75–110K

$10,343

$110K+

$10,187

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business35.1%

Education25.3%

Criminal Justice12.9%

Multidisciplinary5.9%

Psychology4.2%

Parks & Recreation3.6%

Biology1.5%

Social Sciences1.5%

Visual & Performing Arts1.5%

Communications1.4%

After Graduation

$33,267

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$27,173

Median earnings (6 yrs)

23%

Graduation rate

56%

Retention rate

55%

Earn more than a HS grad

$4,813

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,620

Total enrollment

21%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

40%

First-generation

Gender balance

64% women

36% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

58%

White

10%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Campus

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