Central State University
Historically Black college or university · Wilberforce, OH · 2,620 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
99%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$13,307
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$22,374
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
21%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Central State University?
Central State University accepts about 99 of every 100 applicants (99%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Central State University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Central State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Central State University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $22,374 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $13,307 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $11,300 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$8,300
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$11,300
- Room & board$12,556
- Total cost of attendance$22,374
- Average net price after grants$13,307
Popular majors
Business, Education, Criminal Justice, Interdisciplinary Studies.
Central State University FAQ
- What is Central State University's acceptance rate?
- 99% — accessible.
- Is Central State University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Central State University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Central State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Central State University cost?
- About $22,374 a year before aid; $13,307 on average after grants.
- What is Central State University's FAFSA school code?
- 003026. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Central State University receives your information.
- What is Central State University's graduation rate?
- 21% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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