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Central State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Ohio

Central State University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
98.6%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹9,44,768Out-of-state
Students
2,620Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

About

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.

Admissions planning estimate

98% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 63%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 46%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 46% (1,514/3,291; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

99 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 2,810
Offered a place 2,771
Enrolled 537

19.4% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite770-950
4001600
ACT composite14-18
136

What a year costs

₹21,87,113 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹9,44,768
  • Housing₹11,29,626
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹21,87,113
After aid (average) ₹12,30,133

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹7,56,904
Out-of-state ₹9,44,768

Average aid awarded: ₹3,93,387 a year.

Outcomes and support

55.9%
Retention
22.8%
Graduation
78%
Get financial aid
52%
From out of state

One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 57.8%
Unknown 14.2%
White 9.9%
Hispanic 4.8%
Multiracial 3.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native American 0.4%

3 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Certificate
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agricultural Production Operationsbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature/Letters, Otherbachelor
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineeringbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Historybachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Manufacturing Engineeringbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Musicbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate98.61%
Total Applicants2810
Admitted Applicants2771
Enrolled Applicants537
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %770
SAT Composite 75th %950
ACT Composite 25th %14
ACT Composite 75th %18

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹7,56,904
Out-of-State Tuition₹9,44,768
Average Housing Cost₹11,29,626
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹12,30,133
Students Receiving Aid78%
Average Aid Awarded₹3,93,387
Out-of-State Students52%

Student Body Diversity

African American57.75%
Asian0.73%
Hispanic4.77%
White9.89%
Multiracial3.24%
Native American0.38%
Pacific Islander0.00
International9.01%
Unknown Race14.24%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate22.81%
Retention Rate55.92%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates2620

Contact

Street Address1400 Brush Row Rd
ZIP Code45384
Phone(937) 376-6249
Websitehttps://www.centralstate.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/