Central State University

Wilberforce, OH

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Acceptance Rate

46%

Enrollment

3,412

Graduation Rate

26%

Student-Faculty Ratio

19:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$33,267

Retention Rate

51%

Admissions

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,824

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,824

Avg Net Price

$16,544

Room & Board

$11,390

Total COA

$22,435

Median Debt

$30,739

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$15,607

$30,001–48,000

$16,661

$48,001–75,000

$18,187

$75,001–110,000

$21,211

Pell Grant Rate: 42%

Federal Loan Rate: 29%

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Sticker Price$21,214

Estimated Net Price$16,544 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

26%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$33,267

Retention Rate

51%

Median Debt

$30,739

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

34.4%

Criminal Justice

27.5%

Education

19.9%

Interdisciplinary Studies

5.7%

Public Administration & Social Services

2.6%

Biology

1.8%

Psychology

1.7%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

1.3%

Communication

1.2%

Visual & Performing Arts

1.0%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Business/Commerce, General	55	$34,012
Psychology, General	31	$35,404
Journalism	22	$32,043
Criminal Justice and Corrections	22	$38,082
Biology, General	21	—
Social Work	17	—
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies	9	—
Manufacturing Engineering	6	—
Accounting and Related Services	6	—
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering	5	—
Music	5	—
Agricultural Production Operations	4	—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	4	$34,851
English Language and Literature, General	4	—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	3	—