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Central State University

#797 in US ranking Wilberforce, OH
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$22,374
Tuition & fees
$8,300
Avg. aid
$7,074
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
99%
Avg. SAT
860
Avg. ACT
16

Outcomes

Graduation rate
23%
Median salary
$40,690
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Central State University?

Central State's recurring campus calendar includes Welcome Week, Homecoming, and SpringFest. Each serves a different purpose: Welcome Week helps new students orient themselves; Homecoming brings current students and alumni together; and SpringFest provides programming later in the academic year.

Homecoming can involve athletic, cultural, and alumni activities, while spring events may change from year to year. The details, access rules, and dates should be checked against the current campus calendar. Together, these events offer opportunities to participate in university traditions, but students need not wait for a large annual celebration to get involved in smaller performances and organization events during the term.

What are the student housing and dining options at Central State University?

Central State provides university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational housing, and offers campus dining. Housing availability is not the same as a guarantee of a particular building or room type; students should review the current housing application, contract, and assignment timeline after admission.

Residence-hall rooms have reported high-speed internet access. First-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus, though parking rules and any related charges should be checked separately. Students comparing residential and commuter life should also consider travel time, meal access, and how often they expect to be on campus outside class hours.

Meal-plan choices and dining hours can affect the usefulness of a housing package, especially for students with evening classes, jobs, or dietary needs. Before signing a housing agreement, applicants should confirm what the contract covers, whether a meal plan is required, and the deadlines or charges for changing plans or canceling.

Central State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

29

Central State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Undergraduates living on campus
60%
Campus size
638 acres

Central State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Central State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Hallie Q. Brown Memorial Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Central State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Central State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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