Central State University: Ranking & Review

Wilberforce rank | United States rank | World rank |
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1 | 1379 | 4803 Top 29% |
Central State University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
Total | Men | Women | |
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Acceptance Rate | 48% | 41% | 52% |
Applicants | 12,517 | 4,483 | 8,034 |
Admissions | 6,010 | 1,843 | 4,167 |
Enrolled undergraduates | 664 | 261 | 403 |
Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 1,784 | 729 | 1,055 |
183 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
Number of students submitting SAT scores | 101 |
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Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 15% |
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
Math |
Typical ACT scores
Number of students submitting ACT scores | 333 |
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Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 50% |
ACT Composite | |
ACT English | |
ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $20.
Secondary school GPA | Required |
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Secondary school rank | Recommended |
Secondary school record | Required |
Completion of the college-preparatory program | Recommended |
Recommendations | Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
Admission test scores | Considered but not required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Central State University Tuition
Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
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On-campus | $18,880 | $20,730 |
Off-campus | $19,780 | $21,630 |
The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $9,934 and other expenses per full academic year. |
Central State University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 1,459 students.
In-state | Out-of-state | |
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Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $3,926 | $5,776 |
Fees for full-time undergraduates | $2,320 | $2,320 |
Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $275 | $625 |
Programs and Degrees
Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Total |
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 50 | 50 | |
Psychology | 30 | 30 | |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 27 | 27 | |
Education | 7 | 9 | 16 |
Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 16 | 16 | |
Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 14 | 14 | |
Visual and Performing Arts | 11 | 11 | |
Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 11 | 11 | |
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 10 | 10 | |
Social Sciences | 9 | 9 | |
Engineering | 9 | 9 | |
English Language and Literature & Letters | 6 | 6 | |
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 5 | 5 | |
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 5 | 5 | |
Mathematics and Statistics | 4 | 4 | |
History | 3 | 3 | |
Physical Sciences | 2 | 2 | |
Grand Total | 219 | 9 | 228 |
A total of 219 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Central State University.
At the master's level 9 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
Total | Men | Women | |
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Graduation rate | 20% | 16% | 24% |
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General info
Founded | 1887 |
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Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
Mission Statement | Mission: Central State University, an 1890 Land-Grant institution, prepares students with diverse backgrounds and experiences for leadership, research and service. The University fosters academic excellence within a nurturing environment and provides a strong liberal arts foundation leading to professional careers and advanced studies. |
Colors | maroon, gold |
Academic Calendar | Semester |
Total FTE staff | 381 |
Instructional FTE | 123 |
Research FTE | 3 |
Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
Control of institution | Public |
Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and Contacts
Official Website | centralstate.edu |
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Address | 1400 Brush Row Rd Wilberforce, Ohio, 45384-1004 United States |
Urbanization level | Rural: Fringe |
City population | 2,000 |
Phone | 9373766011 |
Fax | +1 (937) 376 6138 |