Central State University, OH
Public
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Central State University Rankings
Affordability80
Selectivity1
Retention5
Graduation1
Earnings8
Diversity11
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Central State University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Business, Management, Marketing21%
Communication, Journalism8%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education5%
Engineering5%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature1%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting13%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology13%
Public Administration and Social Service5%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Central State University
57%
Admission Rate
390
Median SAT Math
405
Median SAT Reading
16
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)340–440
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)370–440
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)14–18
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Central State University
$6K
In-State Tuition
$8K
Out-of-State Tuition
$19K
Average Total Cost
$13K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $19K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Central State University
88%
Receive Federal Loans
$10K
Median Federal Debt
17%
Repayment Rate
$322
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 59% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 9% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 7% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 4% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $11K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $11K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $10K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $8K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $47K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $31K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 9% | 40% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 17% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 22% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 26% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Central State University
54%
Retention Rate
46%
Transfer Rate
25%
Withdrawal Rate
22%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 11% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 22% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 24% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 23% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 25% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 49% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 33% | 41% | 44% |
| Other race | 22% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Central State University
91%
Employment Rate
$22K
Median Salary
$12K
25 Pctl Salary
$31K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 83% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $3K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $12K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $22K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $31K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $36K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $22K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $24K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $26K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at Central State University
2,079
Undergraduates
87%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
12
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 88% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 1% | 66% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 54% | 37% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 17% | 18% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Central State University, OH
Payne Theological Seminary
0 miles, W
Wilberforce University
1 miles, S
Cedarville University
4 miles, NE
Greene County Vocational School District
5 miles, NW