Central State University's published cost of attendance is $21,929. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $19,581, middle-income families pay around $8,773, and higher-income families pay approximately $10,187.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $21,929 |
| Tuition and Fees | $10,058 |
| Room and Board | $12,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,833 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,096 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,581 |
| $30–48k | $7,161 |
| $48–75k | $8,773 |
| $75–110k | $10,343 |
| $110k+ | $10,187 |
Central State University's published cost of attendance is $21,929. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $19,581, middle-income families pay around $8,773, and higher-income families pay approximately $10,187. Azimuth ranks Central State University #605 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $30,739. Families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,178; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. See the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $42,843, median federal debt of $30,739 projects to a monthly payment of about $347 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is moderate relative to earnings. Manageable for most graduates, but higher-debt borrowers should plan carefully.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Central State University earn median 4-year earnings of $42,843, placing Central State University in the 2.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,103 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 25.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Central State University #1383 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Business/Commerce, General reports 143 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $44,662. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 112 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $46,914. Psychology, General reports 26 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $39,628. Journalism reports 21 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $36,311.
