Central State University
Wilberforce, OH · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About Central State University
Central State University (CSU) is a public, historically black land-grant university in Wilberforce, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1887, it enrolls approximately 2,700 students across its five constituent colleges. It is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the University System of Ohio, and the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE). Established by the state legislature as a two-year program for teacher and industrial training, CSU was originally part of the four-year private Wilberforce University. It was known as the Combined Normal and Industrial Department. The college gained a four-year curriculum in 1941, independent status in 1947, and was renamed as Central State College in 1951. With further development, it gained university status in 1965. In 2014, Central State University received designation as a land-grant university.
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99%
Acceptance
$13,096
Net price
2,620
Enrollment
23%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
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
16
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
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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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
20
Avg. age at entry
40%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Central State University FAQ
Is Central State University a public or private school?
Central State University is a public institution located in Wilberforce, OH.
What is the acceptance rate at Central State University?
Central State University has an acceptance rate of 99%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Central State University cost?
The average annual net price at Central State University is $13,096 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $8,058 in-state and $10,058 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Central State University?
About 23% of students at Central State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Central State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Central State University students earn a median of $33,267 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Central State University?
Admitted students at Central State University have an ACT midpoint of 16. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Central State University?
Central State University enrolls about 2,620 students.
Campus
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