Paying for Central State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$7,824 3.00%	$9,824 2.38%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$8,300	$10,100

The 2024 tuition & fees of Central State University (Central State) are $7,824 for Ohio residents and $9,824 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,866 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

99% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $2,415. It could cover 24.58% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $19,599 for Ohio residents and $21,599 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Central State's 4-year tuition is $34,139 for Ohio residents and $42,119 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $93,474 for Ohio residents and $101,453 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program 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 & fees is around the average amount ($8,225) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,866.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Central State is $8,059 for Ohio residents and $10,057 for out-of-state students, a 2.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Central State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,596	$9,596	$12,400
2023-2024	$7,824	$9,824	$12,990
Change % 2023-2024	3.00%	2.38%	4.76%
2024-2025	$8,059	$10,057	$13,608

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $8,300 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $10,100. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($9,991) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & 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 , the same as current year.

Central State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,300	$10,100	$12,400
2023-2024	$8,300	$10,100	$12,990
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	0.00%	4.76%
2024-2025	$8,300	$10,100	$13,608

Cost 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 cost per credit hour is $324 for Ohio residents and $454 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)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$315	$434
	2023-2024	$324	$454
	2024-2025	$333	$475
Graduate	2022-2023	$450	$550
	2023-2024	$450	$550
	2024-2025	$450	$550

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

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.

The Central State's 2024 on-campus COA is $22,014 for state residents and $24,014 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $22,814 for state residents and $24,814 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Central State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$7,824
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$9,824
Room & Board	$11,390	$11,390
Personal Expenses	$1,600	$2,400
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$22,014	$22,814
COA (Out-of-State)	$24,014	$24,814

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

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

For the entering class 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.

Central State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,099	$8,383	$8,677	$8,981	$34,139
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$10,099	$10,381	$10,671	$10,969	$42,119
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$8,383	$8,677	$8,981	$9,296	$35,337
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$10,381	$10,671	$10,969	$11,275	$43,296
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$8,677	$8,981	$9,296	$9,622	$36,577
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$10,671	$10,969	$11,275	$11,590	$44,505
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$8,981	$9,296	$9,622	$9,960	$37,860
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$10,969	$11,275	$11,590	$11,914	$45,749
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,296	$9,622	$9,960	$10,309	$39,188
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$11,275	$11,590	$11,914	$12,247	$47,027

COA including Books, 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.

Central State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,541	$23,083	$23,639	$24,211	$93,474
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$24,541	$25,081	$25,633	$26,199	$101,453
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,083	$23,639	$24,211	$24,799	$95,731
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$25,081	$25,633	$26,199	$26,778	$103,690
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$23,639	$24,211	$24,799	$25,403	$98,052
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$25,633	$26,199	$26,778	$27,371	$105,981
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$24,211	$24,799	$25,403	$26,024	$100,437
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$26,199	$26,778	$27,371	$27,978	$108,326
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$24,799	$25,403	$26,024	$26,662	$102,888
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	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.

Central State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$20,126	$20,668	$21,224	$21,796	$83,814
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$22,126	$22,666	$23,218	$23,784	$91,793
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$20,668	$21,224	$21,796	$22,384	$86,071
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$22,666	$23,218	$23,784	$24,363	$94,030
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$21,224	$21,796	$22,384	$22,988	$88,392
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$23,218	$23,784	$24,363	$24,956	$96,321
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$21,796	$22,384	$22,988	$23,609	$90,777
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$23,784	$24,363	$24,956	$25,563	$98,666
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$22,384	$22,988	$23,609	$24,247	$93,228
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$24,363	$24,956	$25,563	$26,185	$101,067

	In-State	Out-of-State
Central State University	$7,824	$9,824
Ohio State University-Main Campus	$12,859	$38,365
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	$12,906	$28,240
Kent State University at Kent	$11,767	$20,880
Ohio University-Main Campus	$13,746	$24,114
Miami University-Oxford	$17,060	$38,124