Central State University
HBCUWilberforce, Ohio
Public·Four or more years·Master's degree·GPA 2.88
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Central State University (CSU) is a public, historically black land-grant university in Wilberforce, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1887, it enrolls approximately 2,700 students across its five constituent colleges. It is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the University System of Ohio, and the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE). Established by the state legislature as a…
- Rankings
#128 (Washington Monthly)▼
Bachelor's Colleges
Ranked #128 in Bachelor's Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1181 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$7,824▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $22,014
Room & Board: $11,390
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 90%
Avg Grant Aid: $6,318
Pell Grant Recipients: 73%
1400 Brush Row Rd, Wilberforce, Ohio, 45384-1004
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