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Central State, founded in 1887, is a comprehensive, public university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry, and Education. Its 60-acre campus is located in Wilberforce, 18 miles east of Dayton.

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Public
studentType
Coed
2,151
Undergraduates
846
Men - 39.3%
1,306
Women - 60.7%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
85% of 7,160 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
2.88
SAT Math
373-488 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
383-500 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
13-19 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $22,192
Out-of-state: $25,192
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $8,474
Out-of-state: $11,474
Room and Board
$12,998
Average Percent of Need Met
Not reported
Average Freshman Award
$9,839
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$21,498
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
103
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
29%
10-19
27%
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Wilberforce Population
1,579
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Columbus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
60% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
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Marauders
Sororities
1% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.4%
Asian
1.5%
Black/African-American
75.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
2.2%
White
6.1%
Unknown
12.5%
International Students
9.4% from 13 countries
First-Year Students Returning
50.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
11.7%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
14.0%
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