Central State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

72%
Minority Students
70%
Female Students
10%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Central State University has a diverse student body with 72% students of color and 10% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
26.6%(1,409)
Hispanic
12.3%(649)
African American
33.8%(1,787)
Asian
2.4%(127)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(28)
Two or More Races
4.7%(251)
Unknown
19.6%(1,039)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color72%
Total Enrollment5,434
International Students10%

Cultural Engagement

Central State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Central State University has a gender distribution of 70% female students and 30% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
29.8%(1,613)
Women
70.2%(3,793)

Gender Statistics

Men1,613

30% of total enrollment

Women3,793

70% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Central State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

1%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Central State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 10% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 62% in-state residents, 28% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
62.4%(340)
Out-of-State
27.9%(152)
International
9.7%(53)

Regional Representation

In-State340

62% of student body

Out-of-State152

28% of student body

International53

10% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

72%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

70%

Female Students

Global Reach

10%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age