Central State University
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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 Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,814 | 89% | 25% |
How Much Does Central State University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) | Fees (in-state) |
|---|---|
| $5,176 | $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 Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 7,192 | 7,178 | 14 |
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:
- Education
- Engineering
- History
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Business
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Biology
- Literature
- Computer Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Criminal Justice
Central State University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
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:
- Hastings Banda
- A First president of Malawi.
- Leontyne Price
- An American soprano.
- Fred McBagonluri
- A Ghanaian Engineer, Inventor, Novelist, Educator and Thought Leader.
- James C. Renick
- An American academic.
- Dennis Weatherby
- An American scientist.
- Cecil McBee
- An American bassist.
- Phyllis Bolds
- An African-American physicist.
- Zenobia Powell Perry
- An American composer and composition teacher.
