Central State University: Statistics

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# 4190 of 14,131 In the World
# 1165 of 2,597 In North America
# 1090 of 2,496 In the United States
# 41 of 90 In Ohio
# 1 of 3 In Wilberforce
# 3164 of 99 For Library and Information science
Top 1-3 For 11 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

99%

Enrollment

8,791

Average SAT

1,305

Average ACT

28

Aid receiving

99%

Undergraduates

2,665

Graduates

43

Male:Female Ratio

36:64

Type

Public
not-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Central State University has an acceptance rate of 99% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 99% 99% 99%
Applicants 2,810 922 1,814
Admissions 2,771 911 1,792
Freshmen enrolled full time 530 216 305

Admissions requirements

College-preparatory program Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
SAT/ACT Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 10%
â–  Nonresident Alien 9%
â–  Hispanic 5%
â–  Black or African American 57%
â–  Two or more races 3%
â–  Unknown 15%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Central State University.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Central State University majors

Central State University has granted 1,063 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs, and 9 master's across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Central State University.

Major Bachelor Master
Business & Commerce, General 323 9
Education, General 242 -
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 204 -
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 88 -
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General 75 -
Special Education and Teaching, General 26 -
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 15 -
Psychology, General 15 -
Social Work 12 -
Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering 8 -
Manufacturing Engineering 8 -
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 7 -
Journalism, Other 6 -
Sociology, General 5 -
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture 4 -
Computer Science 4 -
Art & Art Studies, General 3 -
Chemistry, General 3 -
Political Science and Government, General 3 -
Music Performance, General 2 -
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 2 -
Accounting 1 -
English Language and Literature, General 1 -
History, General 1 -
Industrial Technology & Technician 1 -
Jazz & Jazz Studies 1 -
Mathematics, General 1 -
Music Teacher Education 1 -
Water Resources Engineering 1 -
Grand Total 1,063 9

Publications & Citations

Central State University has published 856 scientific papers with 6,907 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Medicine, Chemistry, Political Science, and Law.

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19 Notable alumni

H. Abram Wilson

1. H. Abram Wilson

1946-. (aged 80)
politician
H. Abram Wilson (born 1946) is a Republican politician and a former mayor of San Ramon, California.
Elle Moxley

2. Elle Moxley

writer LGBTQ rights activist
Elle Moxley is an American transgender rights activist. She co-founded the Black Lives Matter Global Network, where she served as a strategic partner and organizing coordinator, and founded The Marsha P. Johnson Institute, where she served as the first executive director.
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Phyllis Bolds

3. Phyllis Bolds

1933-2018 (aged 85)
physicist
Phyllis Gaynell Bolds was an American physicist who worked for the United States Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
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Roberta Alexander

4. Roberta Alexander

1949-2025 (aged 76)
opera singer musician
Roberta Alexander was an American operatic soprano. She began her career as a lyric soprano in 1975 and spent the next three decades performing principal roles with opera houses internationally, based in the Netherlands. She was celebrated for her performances of Mozart characters like Elettra, Fiordiligi, and Countess Almaviva, performed first at the Opernhaus Zürich with Nikolaus Harnoncourt conducting. She...
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General Info & Contacts

Founded 1887
Colors maroon, gold
Academic calendar September to June
Total staff 475
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Address 1400 Brush Row Rd Wilberforce, Ohio, 45384-1004 United States
City Population 2,000
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