Central State University
Affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Central State University’s is a Black-administered institution of higher education. It started in 1887 in Tawawa Springs, Ohio, as the Combined Normal and Industrial Department of Wilberforce University.
CSU operates three colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Industry and the College of Education.
The College of Arts and Sciences confers degrees in five major disciplines including: Fine and Performing Arts: Advertising Graphics, Art Education, Music – Education Studio Art, Music Performance, and Jazz Studies; Humanities: English, History, International, Languages and Literatures, Journalism and Mass Communication, Philosophy and Religion, and Theatre; Natural Science: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics; Mathematics and Computer Science: Computer Science, and Mathematics; Military Science (ROTC); and Social and Behavioral Sciences: Criminal Justice, Gerontology, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Social Work.
The College of Business and Industry confers degrees in three major areas of study including: Accounting and Economics: Accounting and Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Hospitality Management, International Business Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing; Manufacturing Engineering – Industrial Technology and Manufacturing Engineering; and, International Center for Water Resources Management – Earth Science and Water Resources Management
The College of Education awards degrees in several programs including: Licensure Programs, Professional Education, Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Master’s Degree in Education, and Post Baccalaureate Degree in Education.
CSU’s total enrollment is almost 2200 of which 1900 are full-time students. Half of its student population is female. Student to faculty ratio is around 16:1.
Schedule of academic costs for 2009-2010: tuition, health, & fees for Ohio residents – $2,647; out of state students – $5,903. Room and board costs $3,960 for both Ohio residents and out of state students. Total per semester is $6,607 for Ohio residents and $9,863 for out of state students.
For more information about admissions, financial aid or online learning opportunities such as distance education degree programs and online classes, please contact Central State University.
