Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Central State University is $7,824 for Ohio residents and $9,824 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.00% for Ohio residents and increased by 2.38% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($8,233) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,872.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Central State is $8,059 for Ohio residents and $10,057 for out-of-state students which is a 2.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 3.00% for Ohio residents and increased by 2.38% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,990 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.76% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 3.68% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Ohio schools with tuition changes from last year at Ohio colleges tuition change page.
Central State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,596 $9,596$12,400
2023-2024$7,824$9,824$12,990
Change % 2023-20243.00%2.38%4.76%
2024-2025$8,059$10,057$13,608
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Central State University - COA
Central State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Central State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $8,300 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $10,100 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,256) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,468.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Central State is $8,300 for Ohio residents and $10,100 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
Central State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,300 $10,100$12,400
2023-2024$8,300$10,100$12,990
Change % 2023-2024--4.76%
2024-2025$8,300$10,100$13,608
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Central State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Central State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $324 for Ohio residents and $444 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $450 for Ohio residents and $550 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$315$434
2023-2024$324$444
2024-2025$333$454
Graduate2022-2023$450$550
2023-2024$450$550
2024-2025$450$550
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Central State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Central State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Central State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Central State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Central State University$7,824$9,824
Ohio State University-Main Campus$12,859$38,365
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus$13,570$30,582
Kent State University at Kent$12,846$22,316
Ohio University-Main Campus$13,746$24,114
Miami University-Oxford$17,809$40,025

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Central State?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Central State is $34,139 for Ohio residents and $42,119 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$8,099$8,383$8,677$8,981$34,139
Out-of-State$10,099$10,381$10,671$10,969$42,119
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$8,383$8,677$8,981$9,296$35,337
Out-of-State$10,381$10,671$10,969$11,275$43,296
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$8,677$8,981$9,296$9,622$36,577
Out-of-State$10,671$10,969$11,275$11,590$44,505
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$8,981$9,296$9,622$9,960$37,860
Out-of-State$10,969$11,275$11,590$11,914$45,749
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$9,296$9,622$9,960$10,309$39,188
Out-of-State$11,275$11,590$11,914$12,247$47,027

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $93,474 for Ohio residents and $101,453 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Central State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$22,541$23,083$23,639$24,211$93,474
Out-of-State$24,541$25,081$25,633$26,199$101,453
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$23,083$23,639$24,211$24,799$95,731
Out-of-State$25,081$25,633$26,199$26,778$103,690
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$23,639$24,211$24,799$25,403$98,052
Out-of-State$25,633$26,199$26,778$27,371$105,981
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$24,211$24,799$25,403$26,024$100,437
Out-of-State$26,199$26,778$27,371$27,978$108,326
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$24,799$25,403$26,024$26,662$102,888
Out-of-State$26,778$27,371$27,978$28,600$110,727

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 99% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $83,814 for Ohio residents and $91,793 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Central State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$20,126$20,668$21,224$21,796$83,814
Out-of-State$22,126$22,666$23,218$23,784$91,793
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$20,668$21,224$21,796$22,384$86,071
Out-of-State$22,666$23,218$23,784$24,363$94,030
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$21,224$21,796$22,384$22,988$88,392
Out-of-State$23,218$23,784$24,363$24,956$96,321
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$21,796$22,384$22,988$23,609$90,777
Out-of-State$23,784$24,363$24,956$25,563$98,666
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$22,384$22,988$23,609$24,247$93,228
Out-of-State$24,363$24,956$25,563$26,185$101,067

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Central State University.
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Central State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$7,824$1,200$12,990$9,824$1,200 $12,990
Graduate$8,300 $1,200$12,990$10,100 $1,200$12,990

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