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ACT
15/18
SAT
710/880
Estimated Cost
$18,880
Financial Aid
$8,447
Students
1,000 - 4,999
About Central State University
Central State University (CSU) is a historically black university (HBCU) located in Wilberforce, Ohio, United States. It is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Established by the state legislature in 1887 as a two-year program for teacher and industrial training, it was originally located with Wilberforce University, a four-year institution devoted to classical academic education. In 1941 the college gained a four-year curriculum, independent status in 1947, and was renamed as Central State College in 1951. With further development, it gained university status in 1965. In 2014, Central State University received designation as a land-grant university.
Central State University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#1363 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Ohio
#54 of 313
2024 Best Public Colleges in Ohio
#13 of 110
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Central State University is Business Management followed by Psychology, Security & Enforcement, Education and Biomedical.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Central State University within four or six years.