Central State University
Wilberforce, OH · Rural · 2,620 students
HBCU
4
YearPublic
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Wilberforce, OH, 45384-1004 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
CMH · Columbus
56 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$21,929
Out-of-state COA
$23,929
Avg net price
$13,096
Room & board
$12,026
In-state tuition
$8,058
Out-of-state tuition
$10,058
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$19,581
$30–48k
$7,161
$48–75k
$8,773
$75–110k
$10,343
$110k+
$10,187
Admissions
Admit rate
99%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
16
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Essay Requirements
Central State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
24%
1st-yr retention
56%
Transfer-out rate
35%
Consumer completion
28%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
25%
Transferred
37%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
37%
Median earnings (6yr)
$27,173
Median earnings (10yr)
$33,267
Median debt
$30,739
Monthly loan payment
$326
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$31,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$46,868
Student Body
Men 36%Women 64%
16
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
53%
First-generation
40%
Median family income
$22,475
Independent students
13%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
21%
Race & ethnicity
White
10%
Hispanic
5%
Black
58%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
9%
Unknown
14%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$27,173
10 years after entry
$33,267
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Institutional
Endowment
$2M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$7,698/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,813
Federal loan rate
42%
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