Central State University

#2296 / #670
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#271
Most Desirable School
Public historically black university in Wilberforce, OH, USA

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About Central State University

According to Wikipedia, Central State University is a public, historically black land-grant university in Wilberforce, Ohio. 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. It was originally known as the Combined Normal and Industrial Department. 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.

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Central State University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation Rate
8,01959%23%

How Much Does Central State University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$4,842$2,420

How Much Do Central State University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Central State University, then you can expect to earn an average of $28,600 per year. You also have a 87% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Central State University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
3,5683,568

Where is Central State University?

Central State University is located at 1400 Brush Row Rd, Wilberforce OH 45384-1004

How Safe is Central State University?

Central State University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Central State University Known For?

Central State University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

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Who Are Central State University's Most Influential Alumni?

Central State University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of History, Earth Sciences, and Education. Here are some of Central State University's most famous alumni:

Elizabeth Eckford
Elizabeth Eckford
A Part of the Little Rock Nine.
Hastings Banda
A First president of Malawi.
Leontyne Price
An American soprano.
Todd Lynn
An American comedian .
Erik Williams
An American football offensive tackle.
James C. Renick
An American academic.
Fred McBagonluri
A Ghanaian Engineer, Inventor, Novelist, Educator and Thought Leader.
John W. Shannon
An American politician.
John Roseboro
John Roseboro
An American baseball player and coach.
Bill Glass Jr.
A Cherokee Nation ceramic artist, sculptor .
Mel Lunsford
An American football player.
Teddy Seymour
A Sailor.

Who Are Central State University's Most Influential Faculty?

Central State University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of History, Earth Sciences, and Education. Here are some of Central State University's most famous alumni:

Thyrsa Frazier Svager
Thyrsa Frazier Svager
An African American mathematician .
Rhine McLin
An American Democratic politician serving as mayor of Dayton, Ohio.
Makanda Ken McIntyre
An American jazz musician and composer .
Bill Cunliffe
Bill Cunliffe
An American musician.
James J. Walker
An American-football player .
M R Hadizadeh
A Researcher.
Hongmei Li-Byarlay
A Researcher.

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