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Central State University

Wilberforce, OHPublicRural Setting
Open Admission • 99% Acceptance
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99%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$13,096
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.6K
Students
Medium campus body
$27,173
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Central State University is a public institution located in the rural setting of Wilberforce, OH. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 99%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
99% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading425 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math435 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite16 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
99%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing30% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,853
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $31,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,914
Earnings 5yr: $45,484
Debt: $31,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,662
Earnings 5yr: $45,357
Debt: $31,569
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,628
Earnings 5yr: $36,857
Debt: $31,485
Journalism.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $36,311
Earnings 5yr: $36,745
Debt: $32,125
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $36,438
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Production Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $30,731
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$13,096
In-State Tuition$8,058
Out-of-State Tuition$10,058
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

53%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
17%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$27,173
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$33,267

Completion Signals

23%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
56%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,740
Est. Monthly Payment
$148/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

36%
Men
64%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 36% men and 64% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
40%
Part-Time Share
21%
Avg Family Income
$31,136
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