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Central State University

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Rating

Public

Type

2,278

Students

$6,306

Tuition

57%

Acceptance

#3108

Ranking

Fringe Rural

Campus Setting

Wilberforce, OH

1400 Brush Row Rd, Wilberforce, OH 45384-1004

Central State University is a small historically black public institution located in Wilberforce, OH with a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. It has a total of 2,278 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 56.79% of applicants. Central State University offers 38 different majors and is best known for its Manufacturing Engineering and Broadcast Journalism programs, which are respectively ranked 22nd and 23rd in the nation. With an annual tuition of $4,306 for students from Ohio and $6,306 for those from out-of-state, Central State University is very cheap. 22.77% of students graduate moving on to the next chapter of their lives, employment. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to make near $26,100 per year, which is 37% less than the national median.
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Cost

$8,726
Above Average

Central State University

$8,726

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$21,906

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$14,785

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

57%Acceptance
Average

Central State University

57%

National

69%
Sat

760 - 860

2% of students submit

Admissions Yield

8%

ACT

14 - 18

43% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Considered but not required

Application Fee

$30

Students

2,278Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

41%

In-state

83%

Female

59%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

7%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
25% Business/Commerce, General11% Broadcast Journalism10% Psychology, General54% Others

25% Business/Commerce, General

11% Broadcast Journalism

10% Psychology, General

54% Others

Business/Commerce, General

25%

46 Graduates

Broadcast Journalism

11%

20 Graduates

Psychology, General

10%

19 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

10%

18 Graduates

Social Work

9%

17 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

6%

11 Graduates

Accounting

5%

9 Graduates

Manufacturing Engineering

4%

7 Graduates

Chemistry, General

3%

6 Graduates

Academics

B-
Professors
StudentsProfessors14:114:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

14

Number of Library Books

386,975

Academic Spend per Student

$6,515

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

50%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$21,900/Year

Central State University

$21,900

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$21,900

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$26,100

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

22%