Central State University

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,926

0% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$12,135

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

27%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

48%

12,517 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

1,784

95.9% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

20.3%

144 Graduates

About

Costs

Admissions

Enrollment

Graduates

Operations

About

Central State University is a higher education institution located in Greene County, OH. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Central State University were General Business (42 degrees awarded), General Psychology (30 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (27 degrees).

In 2017, 228 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central State University. 56.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.4% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were black or african american (210 degrees), 42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central State University is $3,926, which is $-21,268 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Central State University is $3,926, which is $-21,268 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,135.

In 2017, 91% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 89% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$3,926

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Central State University was $3,926. The cost of tuition at Central State University is $-21,268 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

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Average Net Price

$12,135

2017 Value

10.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Central State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,135. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Central State University grew by 10.9%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,934

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central State University was of $9,934 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board increased by 3.01% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

89%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Central State University received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 12.3% with respect to 2016, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

27%

2016 Default Rate

207

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Central State University was 27%, which represents 207 out of the 768 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Admissions

Central State University received 12,517 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 63.2% annual growth. Out of those 12,517 applicants, 6,010 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 48% acceptance rate.

There were 1,784 students enrolled at Central State University in 2017, and 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Central State University has an overall enrollment yield of 11%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

6,010

Accepted Out of 12,517

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Central State University was 48% (6,010 admissions from 12,517 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 42%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 63.2%, while admissions grew by 86.5%.

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SAT Scores

15%

Submission Percentage

101

Scores Submitted

15% of enrolled first-time students at Central State University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Central State University has a total enrollment of 1,784 students. The full-time enrollment at Central State University is 1,710 students and the part-time enrollment is 74. This means that 95.9% of students enrolled at Central State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Central State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 91.4% Black or African American, 1.85% Two or More Races, 1.18% White, 0.617% Hispanic or Latino, 0.112% Asian, 0.112% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Central State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority Black or African American Female (54.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (36.8%) and Two or More Races Female (0.994%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,784 students. The full-time enrollment at Central State University is 1,710 and the part-time enrollment is 74. This means that 95.9% of students enrolled at Central State University are enrolled full-time compared with 80.6% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

47%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Central State University was 47%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), Central State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

  1. Black or African American

    1,631

  2. Two or More Races

    33

  3. White

    21

The enrolled student population at Central State University is 91.4% Black or African American, 1.85% Two or More Races, 1.18% White, 0.617% Hispanic or Latino, 0.112% Asian, 0.112% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.9% White, 14% Black or African American, and 12.6% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 41 students (2.3%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2017, 30 more women than men received degrees from Central State University. The majority of degree recipients at Central State University are black or african american (210 degrees awarded). There were 42 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (5 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Central State University is General Business (42 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (30 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (27 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Central State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (27 degrees awarded), Psychology (30 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central State University are Physicians (430,851 people), Social workers, all other (281,646 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (275,057 people), Other managers (234,317 people), and Postsecondary teachers (177,379 people).

The most specialized majors at Central State University are Protective Services (27 degrees awarded), Psychology (30 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), and Biology (16 degrees).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Central State University are Protective Services (27 degrees awarded), Psychology (30 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), and Biology (16 degrees).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (703,162 people), Elementary & secondary schools (629,092 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (461,045 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (403,148 people), and Outpatient care centers (277,983 people).

The most specialized majors at Central State University are Protective Services (27 degrees awarded), Psychology (30 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), and Biology (16 degrees).

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Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Central State University.

Most Common

  1. General Business

    42 degrees awarded

  2. General Psychology

    30 degrees awarded

  3. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies

    27 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Central State University was General Business with 42 degrees awarded.

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Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

  1. 99

  2. 129

In 2017, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Central State University, which is 0.767 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (129).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Central State University in General Business, which is 1.63 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 22 degrees were awarded to women at Central State University in General Psychology, which is 2.75 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

6%

100% Completion Time

19%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 6% of students graduating from Central State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Central State University is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.08% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. Black or African American

    210 degrees awarded

  2. White

    5 degrees awarded

  3. Unknown

    4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central State University is black or african american (210 degrees awarded). There were 42 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (5 degrees).

1.75% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

  1. Black or African American Female

    121 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American Male

    89 degrees awarded

  3. White Female

    3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Central State University is black or african american female (121 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (89 degrees).

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Operations

Central State University has an endowment valued at nearly $2.6M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $7.17k (0.276%), compared to the 7.76% average return ($2.88M on $37.1M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2017, Central State University had a total salary expenditure of $54.8M. Central State University employs 47 Assistant professors, 30 Associate professors, and 19 Professors. Most academics at Central State University are Male Assistant professors (28), Male Associate professors(20), and Female Assistant professors (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central State University are: Management, with 63 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 52 employees, and Service with 36 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$2.6M

2017 Endowment

0.913%

growth from 2016

Central State University has an endowment valued at about $2.6M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Central State University grew 0.913% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $34.5M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

  1. $8.63M - Federal

  2. $1.95M - State

  3. $0 - Local

As of 2017, Central State University received $8.63M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.95M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

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Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$19.6M

2017 Salaries

17.4%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Central State University paid a median of $19.6M in salaries, which represents 35.7% of their overall expenditure ($54.8M) and a 17.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.2% decline from 2015 and a 12.4% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 14.2M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$5.78M

Instructional Salaries

98

Number of Employees

In 2017, Central State University paid a total of $5.78M to 98 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.02M (30.9%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

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Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

47 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

63 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Central State University were Assistant professor with 47 employees; Associate professor with 30 employees; and Associate professor with 19 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central State University were Management with 63 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 52 employees; and Service with 36 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

  1. Male Assistant professor

  2. Male Associate professor

  3. Female Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Central State University was Male Assistant professor with 28 employees, Male Associate professor with 20 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 19 employees.

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