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Business-focusedRuralHBCU
Known for business — excellent value
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate46.0%
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
7100.0%
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 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
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
89Low
Estimated from OH state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Columbuspop. 900K
50 mi(87 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
121 mi(210 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
168 mi(291 min)