Central State University
Founded 1887
President Jack Thomas (President)
Fees USD 7,456
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Central State University is a public Historically Black University (HBCU) founded in 1887 in Wilberforce, Ohio — the only public HBCU in Ohio. Enrolling 2,500 students near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Central State is known for education, engineering, business, and computer science programs. Notable alumni include soprano Leontyne Price and civil rights leader Bayard Rustin.
Colleges
- College of Engineering, Science and Technology — ABET-accredited HBCU engineering
- College of Education — Teacher preparation; a historic HBCU education mission
- College of Business — Business programs for Ohio’s economy
- Department of Computer Science — CS programs near Wright-Patterson AFB
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~55% | In-State Tuition: ~$7,456