Central State University

www.centralstate.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,842

12.4% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$10,598

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.46%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

58.6%

8,019 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

6,044

53.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

23.5%

119 Graduates

About

Central State University is a higher education institution located in Greene County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Central State University were General Business (61 degrees awarded), General Psychology (26 degrees), and Social Work (24 degrees).

In 2021, 266 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central State University. 60.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (225 degrees), 22.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (10 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central State University is $4,842, which is $−23,663 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Central State University is $4,842, which is $−23,663 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,598.

In 2021, 98% of undergraduate students attending Central State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,842

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Central State University was $4,842. The cost of tuition at Central State University is $−23,663 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Central State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,598

2021 Value

3.29%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Central State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,598. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Central State University grew by 3.29%.

This chart compares the average net price of Central State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$10,680

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central State University was of $10,680 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.91% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Central State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Central State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.08% with respect to 2020, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Central State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

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.

3.46%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Central State University was 3.46%, which represents 27 out of the 780 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.

Admissions

Central State University received 8,019 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 21.3% annual growth. Out of those 8,019 applicants, 4,702 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 58.6% acceptance rate.

There were 6,044 students enrolled at Central State University in 2021. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Central State University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

58.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,702

Accepted Out of 8,019

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Central State University was 58.6% (4,702 admissions from 8,019 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 58%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 21.3%, while admissions declined by −20.5%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Central State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Central State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Central State University had a total enrollment of 6,044 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Central State University is 3,209 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,835. This means that 53.1% of students enrolled at Central State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Central State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.7% Black or African American, 27.3% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.67% Two or More Races, 2.51% Asian, and 0.513% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Central State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (35.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.3%) and White Female (13.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (75%), followed by Black or African American Male (25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

53.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,044 students. The full-time enrollment at Central State University is 3,209 and the part-time enrollment is 2,835. This means that 53.1% of students enrolled at Central State University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Central State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

41%

2021 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 41%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Central State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Central State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
2,341 enrolled students
White
1,652 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
841 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central State University is 38.7% Black or African American, 27.3% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.67% Two or More Races, 2.51% Asian, and 0.513% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% 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, 674 students (11.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 56 more women than men received degrees from Central State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central State University is black or african american (225 degrees awarded). There were 22.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (10 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Central State University is General Business (61 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (26 degrees) and Social Work (24 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (24 degrees), and Protective Services (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 Other managers (273,361 people), Social workers, all other (268,281 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (238,298 people), Police officers (155,768 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (130,693 people).

The most specialized majors at Central State University in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (24 degrees), Protective Services (23 degrees), Psychology (26 degrees), and Communications (13 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Central State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (24 degrees), Protective Services (23 degrees), Psychology (26 degrees), and Communications (13 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (656,179 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (431,385 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (349,315 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (347,336 people), and Individual & family services (259,390 people).

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 (2021)

General Business
61 degrees awarded
General Psychology
26 degrees awarded
Social Work
24 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Central State University was General Business with 61 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Central State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

105

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

161

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 105 degrees were awarded to men at Central State University, which is 0.652 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (161).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Central State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Central State University in General Business, which is 1.03 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Central State University in General Business, which is 0.968 times less than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 15% of students graduating from Central State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Central State University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.84% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
225 degrees awarded
White
10 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central State University is black or african american (225 degrees awarded). There were 22.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (10 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
137 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
88 degrees awarded
White Female
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central State University is black or african american female (137 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (88 degrees).

Operations

Central State University has an endowment valued at nearly $7.47M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 275k (3.68%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Central State University had a total salary expenditure of 69.2M. Central State University employs 42 Assistant professors, 37 Associate professors and 23 Professors. Most academics at Central State University are Male Associate professor (27), Male Assistant professor (24), and Female Assistant professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 97 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 60 employees, and Management with 51 employees.

Endowment

$7.47M

2021 Endowment

18.7%

growth from 2020

Central State University has an endowment valued at about $7.47M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Central State University grew 18.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $44.9M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Central State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

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

Salary Expenditure

$26.1M

2021 Salaries

14.3%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Central State University paid a median of $26.1M in salaries, which represents 37.8% of their overall expenditure ($69.2M) and a 14.3% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.54M

Instructional Salaries

104

Number of Employees

In 2021, Central State University paid a total of $6.54M to 104 employees working as instructors, which represents 25% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

42 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

97 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Central State University were Assistant professor with 42 employees, Associate professor with 37 employees, and Professor with 23 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 97 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 60 employees, and Management with 51 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Central State University was Male Associate professor with 27 employees, Male Assistant professor with 24 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Central State University.