Central State University

Overview

Central State University is a 4-year institution located in Wilberforce, OH, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 1004
1400 Blush Row Road
Wilberforce, OH  45384
United States

Contact Mr. Brandon Davis
Director, Admissions
Email: admissions@centralstate.edu
Phone: 937-376-6218
Fax: 937-376-6648

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agroecology And Sustainable Agriculture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business/commerce, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Jazz/jazz Studies
Music Performance, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

10,191

Applied

5,915

Accepted

4,021

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,876

Females Applied

4,188

Females Accepted

61%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,315

Males Applied

1,727

Males Accepted

52%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

2.8

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 2.2 2 recommendations
Recommended	Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

4,842

In-state

6,842

Out-of-state

4,842

In-district

Fees

2,420

Full-time student fees

10,680

Room & board

5,600

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens

Financial Aid

10,008

Avg. Financial Aid Package

8,884

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

1,660

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,772

Avg. Loan Aid

0

Avg. Grant Aid

7,465

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

10%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

9%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,021

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

72%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.07%
Black or African American	51.83%
White or Caucasian	26.57%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.57%
Asian	2.32%
Two or more races	1.15%
Other	1.6%

Gender

Male (31.46%)

Female (68.54%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Spring Week and Welcome Week activities

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Ambassadors, student government, Campus Tour Guides, Brotherhood of Strong Success and Family Community and Leadership in Action

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No
Golf	No
Softball		No	No
Tennis
Track And Field	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No
Softball		No	No
Tennis
Track And Field	No
Volleyball	No

Faculty

238

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 103

Part-time - 135

Male - 126

Female - 112