Central State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Central State’s 98.6% acceptance rate means your planning should start with fit and cost, not just getting admitted. Even though testing is optional, the Anthony Munoz Scholarship lists an ACT 18+ with a 3.0+ GPA for a $20,000 award, making that score a concrete target if you qualify.
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Central State University facts and stats
Central State University enrolls about 2,676 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Central State has a freshman retention rate of 56% and a 6-year graduation rate of 23%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.
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How does your GPA compare at Central State?
Key Central State University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
December 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Central State is test-optional, this timeline only applies if you choose to submit scores or are aiming for the Anthony Munoz Scholarship Fund’s ACT 18+ requirement. Take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall retakes to improve your score or superscore. For the December 1 financial aid priority deadline, plan on the October ACT or November SAT as the last retake likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Central State is a public university with in-state tuition of $5,638 and out-of-state tuition of $7,638. About 78% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $1,210. Submit the FAFSA by the December 1 priority deadline to be considered for aid.
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For out-of-state students, Central State tuition is $7,638, while in-state tuition is $5,638; room and board adds about $12,026. Aid is common, with 78% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $12,395. Merit awards average $1,210, which can help reduce costs further for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $5,365.
⬡ LangSmith169867ea-88aa-448a-a043-d8a17f7a3ca4Student life at Central State University
53% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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