A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Central State University are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 99% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Central State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
1%
|
| Black |
95%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 135% more female students than male students enrolled at Central State University with a gender ratio of 70% women to 30% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Central State University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
30%
|
| Women |
70%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,623
|
| Women |
3,811
|
Central State University serves a low number of students outside of Ohio, with 55 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
55%
|
| Out of State |
36%
|
| Foreign |
9%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
80% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 12.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=201690 IPEDS survey data for Central State University.