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Campus Address
1400 Bush Row Road
Wilberforce, Ohio 45384
Telephone: 937-376-6011
Admissions Address
The Office of Admissions
Central State University
Wilberforce, Ohio 45384
Telephone: 937-376-6348
Toll-free: 800-388-2781
Fax: 937-376-6648
E-mail: admissions@csu.edu
http://www.centralstate.edu
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History
Central State University is a four-year, state-supported, coed university. It was founded in 1887 as the Normal and Industrial Department of Wilberforce University. Although associated with Wilberforce University, the Normal and Industrial Department was considered a separate institution with its own Board of Trustees.
The school became a four-year college in 1941, and the name was changed to College of Education and Industrial Arts. In 1947, the school began operating independently under the name of Wilberforce State College. In 1951, the name was changed to Central State College, and when the school was granted university status in 1965, the name was changed to Central State University.
Central State is Ohio’s only predominately black public institution of higher education and is also one of few black institutions located in the north. Former president Arthur E. Thomas said “As the University looks toward the challenges of the 21st century, it has positioned itself to be a leader in higher education that will prepare students for global markets, world economics and managing cultural diversity.”
The Paul Robeson Cultural and Performing Arts Center, the James J. Walker Gymnasium, the Hallie Q. Brown Memorial Library, and the President’s home are four of six newer buildings standing alongside older buildings. The 60-acre campus is the home of America’s largest and most popular National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center. Located on the east side of the campus is a power plant, as well as the University’s outdoor education area and natural reserve. The campus gained the distinction of being the only historically black college with a female professor of military science commanding a battalion.
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General Information
Public institution
Year founded: 1887
Religious affiliation: None
Academic calendar: Quarter
Undergraduate student body: 1,812
Setting: Rural
Endowment: $0
Fall 2005 Admissions
Application deadline: Rolling
Application fee: $20
Selectivity: Less selective
2005-2006 Expenses
Tuition and fees: $4,994 in-state, $10,814 out-of-state
Room/board: $6,982
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