Central State University
PublicWilberforce, OH
Located in Wilberforce, OH, Central State University is a public small school with roughly 2,620 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 99% of applicants. Public Administration and Social Service Professions graduates, especially in Social Work, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $47,853/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $2,000 more per year in tuition and fees (1.2x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Central State University's acceptance rate?
Central State University in Wilberforce, OH admits approximately 99% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Central State University cost?
Central State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,929 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Central State University?
For 2024-25, Central State University's published tuition and required fees were $10,058 for out-of-state students and $8,058 for in-state students -- $2,000 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Central State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Central State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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