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Central State University
Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Central State University.

2,214
Students
59%
Women
41%
Men

Student Body

Central State University has 2,214 total students. 2,151 are undergraduates and 63 and graduate students.

Undergraduates
2,151
Graduates
63
Total
2,214

The enrollment trend at Central State over the past 3 years:

3.0K
2.7K
2.4K
2.2K
1.9K
1.6K
2024
2025
2026

Additional facts about the student body at Central State:

46%
Students from out of state
40
States represented
10
Countries represented

Gender

More women than men attend Central State University. In the undergraduate class, 59% are women and 41% are men.

Women (59%)
Men (41%)

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Central State University as of 2026.

Hispanic
34
Black
1,452
White
117
Asian
28
Native
7
Multiple
43

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Yes
State DEI laws

Central State University is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact Central State University to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.

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