Central State University
Wilberforce, OH · Public
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Central State University admitted 98.6% of applicants university-wide (2,771 of 2,810).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 98.6% | 2,771 | 2,810 |
| In-state | 70.0% | 1,400 | 2,000 |
| Out-of-state | 58.3% | 350 | 600 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 50 | 100 |
| Men | 98.8% | 911 | 922 |
| Women | 98.8% | 1,792 | 1,814 |
Of 2,771 admitted students, 537 enrolled (19.4% yield).
Central State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Central State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $28,284/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,058 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,226 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $28,284/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $19,581 |
| $30k–48k | $7,161 |
| $48k–75k | $8,773 |
| $75k–110k | $10,343 |
| Over $110k | $10,187 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- CSU Grant — Up to $2,000 per year (Need Based)
- Dean's Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Provost Scholarship — Half tuition (Merit)
- Trustees Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Dean's Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Provost Scholarship — Half tuition (Merit)
- Trustees Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Central State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT or SAT Scores
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT or SAT Scores
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Central State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Central State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $33,267
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 22.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 56%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $30,739
- At graduation
Central State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (35%), Interdisciplinary studies (6%), Psychology (4%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 36% of class sections have under 20 students.
Central State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.