Central State Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Central State University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Central State to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Central State University (Central State)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Central State's acceptance rate is 98.61% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 2,810 students applied and 2,771 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Central State.

To apply to Central State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

Central State's yield rate is 19.38%, which is significantly lower by 10.05 percentage points (approximately 34.2% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Central State at Ohio colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Central State's acceptance rate is 98.61% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.38%. 922 men and 1,814 women applied to Central State and 911 men and 1,792 women students were accepted.

Among them, 217 men and 311 women were enrolled in Central State. You can explore the Central State's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Central State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,810	922	1,814	0	0
Admitted	2,771	911	1,792	0	0
Enrolled	537	217	311	0	0
Acceptance Rate	98.61%	98.81%	98.79%	-	-
Yield	19.38%	23.82%	17.35%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Central State University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 537 first-year students enrolled in Central State. The proportion of full-time students is 98.70% and part-time students is 1.30%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 40.41% and women students is 57.91%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Central State.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Central State
	Total	Men	Women
Total	537	217	311
Full-time	530	216	305
Part-time	7	1	6

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Central State. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Central State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Central State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Central State:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.centralstate.edu/admissions
Online Application: https://applynow.centralstate.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Central State?

Central State is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 98.61%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Central State?

Central State does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Central State require essays or personal statements?

Central State recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Central State admission?

Central State recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Central State does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Central State requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Central State requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Central State?

The institutional SAT code for Central State is 1107 and 4-digit ACT code is 3246.