A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Central State University are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 99% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Central State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
1%
|
| Black |
95%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 27% more female students than male students enrolled at Central State University with a gender ratio of 0% women to 0.32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Central State University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0.32%
|
| Women |
0.41%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
11
|
| Women |
14
|
Central State University serves a low number of students outside of Ohio, with 47 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
47%
|
| Out of State |
44%
|
| Foreign |
9%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
73% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 12.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=201690 IPEDS survey data for Central State University.
Last updated February 24, 2025