Central State University

Wilberforce, OH

Central State University

Wilberforce, OH

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Tuition & Fees

$9,424

$11,424

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

30%

male

70%

female

21

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

88%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,388
Declined 426
Total Received 3,814
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Public

5,406

undergraduate students

28

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1887, Central State University is a public historically black university that is known for its commitment to social justice and its strong programs in agriculture, business, and education. It is located on a 60-acre campus in Wilberforce, Ohio—18 miles from Dayton.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 5,434
Established in 1887
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other
Historically Black college/university yes

Social Networks

60-acre campus in Wilberforce (population: 2,271), 18 miles east of Dayton. Air and bus serve Dayton; train serves Columbus (65 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Rural community

Central State University
1400 Brush Row Road
Wilberforce, OH
45384

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
74%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
74%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $35
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (final deadline) August 1

Not Selective

88%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,388
Declined 426
Total Received 3,814

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Special transportation
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

94%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$2,415

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,824
Housing $6,086
Food $5,304
Additional fees $1,600
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $22,014
Average Financial Aid - $2,415
Total with Avg. Aid $19,599

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 937 376-6579
F: 937 376-6519
financialaid@centralstate.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, soccer, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Agricultural Teacher Education yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Education, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Health Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Industrial Technology/Technician yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Manufacturing Engineering yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Water Resources Engineering yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Biology
  3. Criminal Justice

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

5,434

total students

56%

in-state

44%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

99%

5,406
students

Female
70%
3,793

Male
30%
1,613

1%

28
students

Female
64%
18

Male
36%
10

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

58%

3,115
students

Female
67%
2,100

Male
33%
1,015

42%

2,291
students

Female
74%
1,693

Male
26%
598

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
33%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
26%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
19%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented Jamaica
Kenya
Nigeria
Senegal
Zimbabwe
The Bahamas
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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