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.
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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 Central State University in the 25.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to OH's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $32,204 (the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential). Azimuth ranks Central State University #1383 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Central State University's program portfolio centers on Business, which shapes the institution's earnings profile. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 143 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $44,662, running 0.7× the national benchmark for the field. Criminal Justice enrolls 112 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $46,914, at 0.8× benchmark. Education, General and Psychology, General round out the largest cohorts, with Psychology, General graduates earning $39,628 at 0.8× benchmark. Journalism graduates earn $36,311, also at 0.6× benchmark. This concentration in Business and related applied fields anchors the institution's long-term financial outcomes and positions graduates for stable career pathways aligned with regional labor-market demand.
