Acceptance rate
98.6%
Central State University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
Central State University is a public institution in Wilberforce, Ohio with 5,434 students and very high acceptance (98.6%). It is most affordable for in-state students at $21,196 annually. The school specializes in Education and Business & Marketing degrees. However, the 23% six-year graduation rate and 56% first-year retention are notably low, and median earnings ten years after entry are $33,267.
Enrollment
5,434
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
23%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$19,581
family income
$30–48k
$7,161
family income
$48–75k
$8,773
family income
$75–110k
$10,343
family income
$110k+
$10,187
family income
53% receive Pell grants
42% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields Central State University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Education
33.6%
Business & Marketing
30.5%
Criminal Justice
19.2%
Multi/Interdisciplinary
7.1%
Engineering
1.6%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,267
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,173
Completion
23%
Retention
56%
Median debt
$30,739
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Central State University?
Central State University has an acceptance rate of 98.6%, making it relatively accessible.
How much does Central State University actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $19,581 per year, rising to $10,187 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
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