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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Central State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

99
%
Acceptance rate
2.87
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Central State University?

99%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Central State accepted 99% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,736 people applied and 2,771 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1792 / 1814 (99%)
Men
911 / 922 (99%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Central State University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

19%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 19% ended up enrolling at Central State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Central State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Central State considers:

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Central State University?

2.87
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Central State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 2.87.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
1%
3.75-3.99
4%
3.50-3.74
10%
3.25-3.49
9%
3.00-3.24
15%
2.50-2.99
36%
2.00-2.49
25%
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