Wilberforce, OH · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Central State University (in-state) | $8,058 | — |
| OH average | $20,317 | -60% |
| National average | $18,082 | -55% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $8,058 | $32,232 |
| Out-of-state | $10,058 | $40,232 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Central State University ranks 43 by in-state tuition among the 154 OH colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 25% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Central State University | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $7,728 |
| University of Akron Wayne College | $7,723 |
| Gods Bible School and College | $7,710 |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | $7,492 |
In-state tuition at Central State University is $8,058 per year; out-of-state students pay $10,058.
Central State University in-state tuition is 60% below the OH average of $20,317.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Central State University is 55% below that.
$8,058 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Central State University comes to about $32,232 for an in-state student and $40,232 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Central State University ranks 43 out of the 154 OH colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.