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Central State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA2.89

Acceptance Rate98.6%

Central State’s 98.6% acceptance rate means your planning should start with fit and cost, not just getting admitted. Even though testing is optional, the Anthony Munoz Scholarship lists an ACT 18+ with a 3.0+ GPA for a $20,000 award, making that score a concrete target if you qualify.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Central State University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Central State University enrolls about 2,676 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Central State has a freshman retention rate of 56% and a 6-year graduation rate of 23%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Location

Wilberforce, OH

Undergrad Enrollment2,676

Freshman Retention56%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio16:1

Graduation Rate23%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Central State University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

December 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Central State is test-optional, this timeline only applies if you choose to submit scores or are aiming for the Anthony Munoz Scholarship Fund’s ACT 18+ requirement. Take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall retakes to improve your score or superscore. For the December 1 financial aid priority deadline, plan on the October ACT or November SAT as the last retake likely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Central State is a public university with in-state tuition of $5,638 and out-of-state tuition of $7,638. About 78% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $1,210. Submit the FAFSA by the December 1 priority deadline to be considered for aid.

In-State Tuition$5,638

Out-of-State Tuition$7,638

Room and Board$12,026

Average Merit Award$1,210

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid78%

Average Aid Package$12,395

Average Debt at Grad$5,365

For out-of-state students, Central State tuition is $7,638, while in-state tuition is $5,638; room and board adds about $12,026. Aid is common, with 78% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $12,395. Merit awards average $1,210, which can help reduce costs further for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $5,365.