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How strong are the academics at Central State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

25:1
Student to faculty ratio
15%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Central State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 25:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Central State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Central State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Central State University:

41%
First-year retention rate
15%
4-year grad rate
25%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Central State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business/Commerce, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Education, General
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
0.4
71.92
143.44
214.96
286.48
358

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture 3
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 19
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 358
  • Accounting 2
Communication
  • Journalism, Other 12
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 6
Education
  • Education, General 147
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 48
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 11
  • Music Teacher Education 1
  • Agricultural Teacher Education 1
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Health Teacher Education 0
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0
Engineering
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 5
  • Manufacturing Engineering 3
  • Water Resources Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
History
  • History, General 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 288
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 60
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 60
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 60
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 12
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 18
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 27
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 5
  • Sociology, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 5
  • Music Performance, General 3
  • Jazz/Jazz Studies 2

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