| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Marauders |
Central State University shall in its own unique way, provide for equal to higher education for all applicants regardless of race, creed, sex, or physical limitation. To that end, Central State University carries out the following mission:
1. To foster academic excellence through teaching, researches, and service.
2. To provide educational opportunities designed to prepare graduates with a background in Liberal Arts who will be competitive in a highly technologically advanced society and for the decades ahead.
3. As a historical black institution, and now, a predominantly African-American institution, the university will continue to provide equal educational opportunities to all qualified applicants with special emphasis on the following:
a. Programs in scientific and technological fields where minorities have traditionally been under-represented and in which there is excellent future growth potential.
b. Transmitting and preserving the heritage of African-American culture.
4. To instill in students, regardless of race or ethnic background, an aspiration to support programs for those students who enter the university with academic deficiencies, and by providing a nurturing environment which promotes academic excellence in the pursuit of knowledge which will be relevant in the 21st Century and beyond.
Central State University is a historically black university located in Wilberforce, Ohio, with a 120-year legacy of academic and athletic achievements. The College of Education, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the College of Business and Industry, which includes the Departments of Manufacturing Engineering and Water Resources Management, form the core of the University’s varied academic offerings.
The CSU Institute for Urban Education (IUE) builds on Central State’s roots as a center of excellence for teacher education. It also reflects the College of Education’s emphasis on preparing teachers for work in today’s urban classrooms. Housed in the newly constructed Center for Education and Natural Sciences, the IUE serves as a national resource center for the training of urban teachers and the exchange of scholarship on urban education issues. A newly developed program in environmental engineering builds on CSU’s signature Water Resources Management Program, and a new major in criminal justice will further expand career opportunities for Central State University students.
A centrally located branch campus in Dayton, Ohio, CSU-Dayton, offers a range of courses and class schedules that serve the needs of nontraditional learners wishing to complete their undergraduate degrees, pursue master’s degrees in education, or take advantage of professional development opportunities.
Central State is home to the nationally renowned Central State University Chorus, which has twice been nominated for a Grammy. The Lady Marauders basketball team is perennially in the national rankings and has traveled to 12 straight NAIA national tournaments. The track and field team as well as the cheerleading and dance troupes have also won championships and awards, and the Central State marching band, the Invincible Marching Marauders, have twice performed at the national Honda Battle of the Bands and been featured in the 2006 film Dave Chappelle’s Block Party. With the return of football to Central State in 2005, the Mighty Marauders are reviving a legacy that produced several national championships. Central State’s impending move to NCAA Division II will widen the University’s competitive field and provide more exposure for Central State University’s student athletes.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 78% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Independent Great Lakes Region) Basketball (Independent Great Lakes Region) Track (Independent Great Lakes Region) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,994 | $ 10,814 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,726 | $ 8,546 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,268 | $ 2,268 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,815 | 75% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,290 | 36% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 4,663 | 31% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 1,085 | 9% | |
Any Aid: |
83% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
| Application Fee: | $ 20.00 |
