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Central State University

Wilberforce, Ohio 45384-1004

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Central State University is a public rural institution in Wilberforce, Ohio. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A mid-sized campus of 3.4K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

26% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $33,267 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,544.

Established
1887
Mascot
Marauder Man
Type
Public land-grant historically black university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II
46%Acceptance
SAT Avg
3,412Students
17:1Student:Faculty
26%Grad Rate
$33,267Earnings 10yr
$16,544Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Central State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate46.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

46.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,824
Tuition (out-of-state)$9,824
Room & Board$11,390
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$22,435
Average Net Price$16,544
Median Debt at Graduation$30,739
Monthly Payment (10yr)$326

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,607
$30–48K$16,661
$48–75K$18,187
$75–110K$21,211

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,544

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

71.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,740

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

21

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (31)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,412
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 18%
Black 49%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate25.6%
Freshman Retention51.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$27,173
8 Years$29,380
10 Years$33,267

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$28,500
Men
$28,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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