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Central State University

Wilberforce, OH 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate89%

Central State University Student Life

Central State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Central State University has several thriving Student Ambassadors. In fact, more students participate in the Student Ambassadors than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Central State University include student government, Campus Tour Guides, Brotherhood of Strong Success and Family Community and Leadership in Action.

The Central State University community comes together each year for Homecoming, Spring Week and Welcome Week activities.

Central State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Central State University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 74%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 1,689
Number of Students Living On-Campus 1,344
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Central State University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Central State University students live on campus. In 2023, 74% of undergrads at Central State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 26% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Central State University. There are 1,689 spots available in on-campus housing for all 5,406 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,344 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 80% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Central State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Central State University Athletics

At Central State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Central State University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Cheerleading Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Tennis Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Track And Field Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Cross Country Running Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport

Is Central State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Central State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Central State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Central State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Central State University, take U.S. Route 35 to Wilberforce, OH. If you need to fly, book your flight to Dayton International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Ohio you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Central State University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Central State University

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Central State University Students

67%

Women

33%

Men

58%

Full Time

42%

Part Time

23%

In State

77%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

33%

26%

19%

12%

5%

2%

2%

1%

Undergraduate Students

5,406

Non-Resident / International Students

116

Graduate Students

28

Central State University Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

5,434

Campus Setting

Rural

Acceptance Rate

89%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$7,596

Out-of-State

$9,596

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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