Central State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

71%
Minority Students
69%
Female Students
10%
International
28
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Central State University has a diverse student body with 71% 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%(1,620)
Hispanic
12.5%(765)
African American
34.4%(2,100)
Asian
2.4%(144)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(33)
Two or More Races
4.7%(287)
Unknown
18.8%(1,149)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color71%
Total Enrollment6,320
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 69% female students and 31% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
30.8%(1,935)
Women
69.2%(4,347)

Gender Statistics

Men1,935

31% of total enrollment

Women4,347

69% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Central State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 22% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 27% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.7%(92)
18-19
24.4%(838)
20-21
15.0%(515)
22-24
9.2%(314)
25+
48.7%(1,669)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
28.0%(7)
25+
72.0%(18)

Age Diversity Insights

22%

Traditional Age (18-21)

27%

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 51% in-state residents, 39% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
51.0%(267)
Out-of-State
39.1%(205)
International
9.9%(52)

Regional Representation

In-State267

51% of student body

Out-of-State205

39% of student body

International52

10% of student body

States Represented

28 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

71%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

69%

Female Students

Global Reach

10%

International

Age Diversity

27%

Non-Traditional Age