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Central State University’s history can be traced back to 1856, when Wilberforce University was founded. The Normal and Industrial Department was created as a part of Wilberforce University in 1887. It became the Central State College in 1951, and achieved university status in 1965. The university is located in Wilberforce, Ohio. It also operates a branch campus in Dayton.
Central State University offers a variety of degree programs through the following academic divisions:
The athletics department of CSU fields men’s and women’s teams in basketball, football, cross country, track and field, volleyball, tennis and golf. The teams compete in the Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Wilberforce, OH is home to Central State. Wilberforce is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Central State go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in mathematics, media, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 340. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 340 and 440.
Central State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 2,022 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). Central State has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Central State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Central State values student athletics, and belongs to the Independent Great Lakes Region.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Central State University, as Ohio's only public Historically Black University, academically prepares students with diverse backgrounds and educational needs for leadership and service in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world. As an open access institution, the University fosters academic excellence through a strong liberal arts foundation and majors in selected professional fields.
Central State University is dedicated to:
* providing a nurturing and culturally enriched learning environment;
* stimulating in students an intellectual curiosity and a continuous search for knowledge;
* teaching students to think critically and communicate effectively;
* instilling in students an aspiration for excellence through teaching, service, and scholarly research;
* preparing students to address the challenges of a technologically oriented world;
* providing quality educational programs in scientific and technological fields;
* offering programs with multicultural and global perspectives;
* reaching out to underserved populations; and
* collaborating with other educational institutions, business organizations, and government agencies to enrich learning experinces and educational opportunities for students."
More complete details are provided below.
Central State University
1400 Brush Row Rd
Wilberforce, OH 45384-1004
General Phone: (937) 376-6011
http://www.centralstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 42 | business, accounting |
| Education and Teaching | 33 | early childhood education, teacher ed, education courses, special ed, secondary teaching, middle school teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 28 | sociology, political science, English, history, economics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 14 | psychology |
| Media | 14 | broadcast journalism, journalism, radio and television |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 9 | parks and recreation studies |
| Science | 7 | biology, chemistry, geology |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 4 | jazz, music performance |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | social work |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Engineering | 2 | water resources engineering, manufacturing engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | industrial tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Central State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 170 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 1 |
Central State is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Central State had a total enrollment of 2,022 students (2,024 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 92% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 52% |
| Michigan | 17% |
| Illinois | 15% |
| Wisconsin | 4% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Central State offers campus housing for 1,352 of its 2,024 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,175 | 2,484 | 40% | 662 | 27% |
| Men | 2,681 | 1,024 | 38% | 326 | 32% |
| Women | 3,494 | 1,460 | 42% | 336 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 340 | 440 |
| SAT Math | 340 | 440 |
| ACT Verbal | 12 | 18 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 17 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 19% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 85% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,294 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,462 |
| Room and board | $ 7,402 |
| Room charge | $ 3,978 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,424 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,280 |
Financial Aid:
Central State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 302600)
Central State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 38 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $70,244 | 3 | $61,912 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $57,715 | 5 | $54,618 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $49,625 | 25 | $46,701 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $39,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 70 | $56,164 | 36 | $48,426 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Independent Great Lakes Region |
| Basketball | Independent Great Lakes Region |
| Track | Independent Great Lakes Region |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 43 | 39 | 82 |
| Basketball | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| Track | 17 | 9 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 14 | 23 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING
Manufacturing Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Radio and Television
MUSIC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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