Overview
Student Population
| Location | Wilberforce, Ohio |
| Online | centralstate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Wilberforce, Ohio, Central State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 8,019 prospective students applied, and 4,702 were granted admission. Of those admitted 804 enrolled in the school. 3,209 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,835 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $4,842 plus fees of $2,420. Central State University is ranked 957 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Central State University is rated within the lower 11% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 2 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Central State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#957 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#417 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#44 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#13 in Best Public Colleges in Ohio
#45 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 770/950 |
| ACT | 14/18 |
| GPA | 2.8 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Ohio Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,420 |
| Room and Board | $10,480 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,442 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,420 |
| Room and Board | $10,480 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,442 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 25% |
| Education | 19% |
| Communication | 12% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=201690 IPEDS survey data for Central State University.
Current students may use the Central State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.