Central State University

Public four-year university in Wilberforce, OH that costs an average of $13,307 a year after financial aid, admits 99% of applicants and graduates 21% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$13,307
Acceptance rate
99%
Graduation rate
21%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$36,832

HBCUPublicRural (fringe)2,620 undergraduates

Cost of Central State University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$22,374
Tuition and fees, in-state$8,300
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$11,300
Housing and food (on campus)$12,556
Books and supplies$1,200
Average net price after aid$13,307

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$11,428
$30,001–48,000$12,808
$48,001–75,000$13,894
$75,001–110,000$18,112
$110,001+$18,558

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Central State University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate99%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate21%
First-year retention56%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$30,743
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$36,832
Rank in Ohio (earnings)71st of 73 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$18,250
Typical monthly loan payment$207 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants56%
Students with federal loans49%

Majors and programs at Central State University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (30)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$57,750$20,489
Education389$53,976$5,575
Criminal Justice and Corrections492$48,151$20,750
Business/Commerce681$44,705—
Social Work39$42,415$30,000
Biology26$34,731$31,000
Psychology33$30,231$26,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness27$28,170$27,478
Accounting and Related Services3——
Agricultural Production Operations7——
Chemistry8——
Civil Engineering1——
Computer Science10——
English Language and Literature3——
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering13——
Fine and Studio Arts8——
History1——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians4——
Journalism18——
Manufacturing Engineering11——
Mathematics1——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies135——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Music8——
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies4——
Political Science and Government8——
Sociology5——
Special Education and Teaching37——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods136——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3——

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer Science———

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Business/Commerce18——

Similar colleges in Ohio

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Shawnee State UniversityPortsmouth$17,766—$43,200
Miami University-HamiltonHamilton$11,513—$63,814
Wright State University-Main CampusDayton$13,71596%$53,497
Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown$9,16184%$46,691
Cleveland State UniversityCleveland$13,75491%$56,979
University of Akron Main CampusAkron$13,07260%$51,221
University of ToledoToledo$16,40692%$55,537
Wright State University-Lake CampusCelina$9,533—$53,497

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About Central State University

TypePublic four-year university
LocationWilberforce, OH
SettingRural (fringe)
Undergraduates2,620
Student-to-faculty ratio16 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitecentralstate.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Central State University's acceptance rate?

Central State University admits 99% of applicants.

How much does Central State University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $22,374 a year (tuition and fees: $8,300 in-state, $11,300 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,307 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,428.

How much do Central State University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $36,832 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 71st of 73 similar colleges in Ohio. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($57,750 a year after graduation).

What is Central State University's graduation rate?

21% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 56% of first-year students return for a second year.