Central State University
Central State University is a public 4-year institution in Wilberforce, OH. It enrolls about 3,454 students and admits roughly 46% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Wilberforce, OH 45384 |
| County | Greene County |
| Enrollment | 3,454 |
| Acceptance rate | 46% |
| Applicants / admitted | 3,291 / 1,514 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $7,824 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $9,824 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 26% |
| Transfer-out rate | 36% |
| Full-time retention rate | 51% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $14,821 |
| Campus setting | Rural: Fringe |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| Website | https://www.centralstate.edu/ |
| Phone | 9373766011 |
| Classification | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) |
Admissions
About 3,291 students applied and 1,514 were admitted. Of those admitted, 574 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $7,824 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $9,824. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $14,821 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $15,607 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $16,661 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $18,187 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $21,211 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 661 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 26% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Central State University is in Wilberforce, OH, Greene County. Its coordinates are 39.7158, -83.8802.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Central State University?
About 46% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 3,291 applicants.
How much does Central State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $7,824 for in-state students and $9,824 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Central State University?
About 3,454 students are enrolled.