Central State University Acceptance Rate
Wilberforce, Ohio · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,291
- Admitted
- 1,514
- Yield
- 37.9%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Central State University's acceptance rate has risen from 37.7% in 2014–15 to 46% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,944 to 3,291 (-45%) over that period.
Its 46% rate makes Central State University more selective than about 87% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 87%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (42.6% for women vs 38.4% for men, a 4.2-point gap). Central State University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 37.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,944 | 2,242 | 37.7% | 405 |
| 2015–16 | 6,502 | 2,568 | 39.5% | 519 |
| 2016–17 | 7,669 | 3,222 | 42% | 634 |
| 2017–18 | 12,517 | 6,010 | 48% | 664 |
| 2018–19 | 12,353 | 7,051 | 57.1% | 792 |
| 2019–20 | 13,464 | 7,646 | 56.8% | 625 |
| 2020–21 | 10,191 | 5,915 | 58% | 473 |
| 2021–22 | 8,019 | 4,702 | 58.6% | 804 |
| 2022–23 | 3,814 | 3,388 | 88.8% | 614 |
| 2023–24 | 3,291 | 1,514 | 46% | 574 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,797 | 765 | 42.6% |
| Men | 1,037 | 398 | 38.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Central State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Central State University's acceptance rate?
Central State University's acceptance rate is 46% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,514 admitted of 3,291 applicants).
Is Central State University test optional?
Central State University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Central State University?
Central State University received 3,291 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,514.
Is Central State University getting harder to get into?
Central State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 37.7% in 2014–15 to 46% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.centralstate.edu/.