Central State University
Wilberforce, OH · Public · 2,620 undergrads (small, rural) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $19,581 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $7,161 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $8,773 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $10,343 |
| Over $110,000 | $10,187 |
| All incomes (average) | $13,096 |
Sticker tuition: $8,058 in-state, $10,058 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- 16
- Students with Pell grants
- 53%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 23%
- Freshman retention
- 56%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $33,267
- Median debt at graduation
- $30,739
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business35%
Education25%
Criminal Justice13%
Psychology4%
Kinesiology & Sports Science4%
Biology & Life Sciences2%
Social Sciences2%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Communications & Media1%
Computer Science1%
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