by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Central State University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Central State University came in at $8,058 a year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $10,058. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals were $2,420 in-state and $2,420 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,638 | $7,638 |
| Fees | $2,420 | $2,420 |
| Total | $8,058 | $10,058 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Central State University cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Central State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Central State University is a relative bargain.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Central State University Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Central State University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,842 | $6,842 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,176 | $7,176 |
| One Year Ago | $5,404 | $7,404 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,638 | $7,638 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Central State University has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.2%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $10,375 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.53%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $8,342. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.79%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $10,338.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,342 | $10,338 |
| In 2 Years | $8,636 | $10,626 |
| In 3 Years | $8,940 | $10,922 |
| In 4 Years | $9,255 | $11,226 |
| In 5 Years | $9,581 | $11,538 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $43,112, versus roughly $35,173 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Central State University, visit the Central State University Financial Aid page.
