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Central State University is a public university in Wilberforce, Ohio, in the Midwestern United States. It describes itself as Ohio's only public historically Black college or university (HBCU) and 1890 land-grant institution, with a history of more than 135 years. Besides the 636-acre main campus, it has satellite locations in Dayton, Trotwood and Xenia, and offers online degrees through Central State Global. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Undergraduate programmes are grouped in three colleges, and the College of Business also offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA):

  • College of Business: accounting and business administration
  • College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education: education, communication, criminal justice, music, psychology, social work and more
  • College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture: biology, computer science, manufacturing and environmental engineering, sustainable agriculture and more

International students apply as full-time students with a declared major and receive an I-20 for the F-1 visa once accepted. The Center for International Education provides visa (SEVIS) services and study-abroad opportunities. All first-year students live on campus in one of seven residence halls.

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URL

https://www.centralstate.edu/

Location

1400 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce, OH, The United States, 45384-1004

More information about Academic Programs

Majors open to international students, by college:

  • College of Business: accounting (ACBSP-accredited) and business administration
  • College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education: communication, criminal justice, teacher education, English, graphic design, history, jazz studies, music, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, studio art
  • College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture: biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental and manufacturing engineering, exercise science, industrial technology, mathematics, sustainable agriculture, water resources management

Admission Requirements

International applicants complete the online application in English, apply for full-time study and declare a major. Required documents:

  • Official transcripts from all secondary schools and universities attended, plus the national secondary school examination transcript
  • A credential evaluation (WES preferred, course-by-course)
  • A copy of the passport
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • A financial sponsorship form with bank verification covering all expenses for the whole degree

Accepted students receive an I-20 for the F-1 visa.

Language Requirements

Accepted proof of English proficiency includes:

  • TOEFL iBT 61 (paper-based 500)
  • IELTS 5.5
  • Duolingo English Test 90
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE), grade C or better
  • WAEC English, grade C or better
  • ELS language centres, level 112 completed

Housing

Central State has seven residence halls, and every first-year student lives on campus; Foundation Hall II is for women only and Ernie & Della Green for men only. Options range from traditional dormitories to suites and apartments. From the junior year, students can move to apartment-style housing, and juniors and seniors in the Honors College or with a 3.5 GPA can live in the Wesley Village Honors Apartments.

Apply Online

https://www.centralstate.edu/how-apply-international-student


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