Central State University
Wilberforce, OH
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,017
Graduate Enrollment: 9
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Rural: Fringe (rural territory up to 5 miles from an urbanized area or up to 2.5 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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higher part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 58.64%
Male/Female: 45% / 55% (2017)
First generation college students: 40.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.7% (2015)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2013)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 81.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 68.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 58.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 48.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 27.4%
Black: 38.7%
Hispanic: 14.0%
Asian: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 2.1%
Unknown race: 11.1%
Black: 38.7%
Hispanic: 14.0%
Asian: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 2.1%
Unknown race: 11.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $19,674
In-State tuition: $7,262Out-of-State tuition: $9,262
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,480 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,480 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,500 (2022)
Average Family Income: $34,680 (2017)
Median Family Income: $22,476 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 70.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 29.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $30,739 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $326 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $11,773 |
| $30k-48k | $13,092 |
| $48k-75k | $12,233 |
| $75k-110k | $18,505 |
| $110k+ | $19,674 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 8%6-year graduation rate: 23%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $30,739 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,016 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 19.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 32.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 40.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 8.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 8.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $27,180 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $35,543 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 20 | $32,125 | $329 | $24,305 ($2,025) | $32,043 ($2,670) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | $34,851 ($2,904) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Manufacturing Engineering. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 11 | $30,731 | $324 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 19 | $31,485 | $329 | $21,645 ($1,804) | $35,404 ($2,950) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 18 | $31,000 | $329 | $34,646 ($2,887) | $38,082 ($3,174) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 17 | $31,000 | $280 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 46 | $31,569 | $329 | $27,907 ($2,326) | $34,012 ($2,834) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 9 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $62,928Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 25.0
School's endowment start of year: $6,291,891 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $7,465,403 (2022)