Central State University

Wilberforce, OH · Public · 4-year · HBCU

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Central State University reported a 46.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Central State University is a public 4-year institution in Wilberforce, OH, with an SAT reference of 860 and an ACT reference of 16. The historical average net price is $13,096 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

46.0%

3,291 applicants

SAT reference

860

Combined score

ACT reference

16

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$13,096

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Central State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—860—
ACT (composite, 1–36)—16—

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

24.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

55.9%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,620

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Central State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$19,581
$30,001 – $48,000$7,161
$48,001 – $75,000$8,773
$75,001 – $110,000$10,343
$110,000+$10,187

Top Majors at Central State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Education357
Business, Management & Marketing324
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice204
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies75
Engineering17
Parks, Recreation & Fitness17
Psychology15
Public Administration & Social Services12
Social Sciences8
Biological & Biomedical Sciences7

Financial Aid at Central State University

About Central State University

Official website: https://www.centralstate.edu/

Admissions: https://www.centralstate.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Central State University

What is the acceptance rate at Central State University?

Central State University reported a 46% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,291. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Central State University?

The historical 46% acceptance rate suggests Central State University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Central State University?

The imported historical records for Central State University include an SAT reference value of 860 and an ACT reference value of 16. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Central State University?

The stored historical average net price at Central State University is $13,096 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 90%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $6,318 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Central State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Central State University is 24%. its stored first-year retention rate is 56%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Central State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Central State University?

Central State University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid August 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Central State University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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