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Central State University
  • 4 Year
  • WILBERFORCE, OH
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Central State University

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    C
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      C
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      B minus
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      C
    8. Location
      C
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      C
    12. Safety
      B
    Central State is a public university located in Wilberforce, Ohio in the Dayton Area. As a historically black college, Central State has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,142 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Central State acceptance rate is 58%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Social Work and Youth Services. Graduating 28% of students, Central State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $21,900.
    centralstate.edu
    1400 BRUSH ROW RD
    WILBERFORCE, OH 45384
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    About Central State...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
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    Central State Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    58%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    760-860
    ACT Range
    14-17
    Application Fee
    $35
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
    centralstate.edu/prospects/admissions/apply.html

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $10,260 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,109 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    96%
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    Academics

    Professors
    C
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    21:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Business
      61 Graduates
    • Psychology
      26 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      24 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      23 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      17 Graduates
    • Biology
      15 Graduates
    • Broadcast Journalism
      13 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      11 Graduates
    • Accounting
      8 Graduates
    • Manufacturing Engineering
      7 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    4
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    4
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      34%
    • On Campus
      4%
    • Online
      63%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,142 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,879
    Undergrads Over 25
    4%
    Pell Grant
    85%
    Varsity Athletes
    11%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $26,100 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    28%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%
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