Central State University
#68-74 in Regional Colleges Midwest
Overview
Central State University is a public institution that was founded in 1887. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,406 (fall 2022), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 638 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Central State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges Midwest, #68-74. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,830; out-of-state tuition and fees are $9,830.
Central State University is a public institution that was founded in 1887. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,406 (fall 2022), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 638 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Central State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges Midwest, #68-74. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,830; out-of-state tuition and fees are $9,830.
At-a-Glance
Setting
Rural
In-state tuition and fees
$7,830
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,406
Acceptance Rate
89%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$9,830
In-State Tuition & Fees
$7,830
Room & Board
$11,880(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$9,300
$12,617
$12,617
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$9,830
In-State Tuition & Fees
$7,830
Room & Board
$11,880(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$9,300
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
15%
24:1
59%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Business/Commerce, General
31%
N/A
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
24%
N/A
Education, General
6%
N/A
Psychology, General
6%
N/A
Journalism, Other
5%
N/A
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Students
5,406
Graduate Enrollment
28
Total Enrollment
5,434
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
3,114
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
53%
Minority Enrollment
53%
Minority Enrollment
33%
Black
26%
White
19%
Unknown
12%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
2%
Asian
2%
International
1%
American Indian
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
24+
Sports Teams
5
Fraternities
4
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
15%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
35%
Average Debt at Graduation
$28,200
$27,180
$27,180
Graduation Rate
15%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
35%
Average Debt at Graduation
$28,200
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