ROTC at Central State University
Wilberforce, OH · public
Yes — Central State University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Wright State University through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Central State University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Cross-town & partner options
Central State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 10.8 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Dayton.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Central State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.4 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 12 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women43%
- Men57%
- Black85%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 99% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $8,058 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,058 |
| Average net price | $13,096 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 23% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Central State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Central State University has 2,620 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Central State University.
VA caution
- School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Central State University: FAQ
Does Central State University have ROTC?
Yes — Central State University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at Wright State University through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Central State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Central State University Army ROTC) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Wright State University, 11 mi).
Is ROTC at Central State University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Central State University. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Central State University and train with the unit at Wright State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Central State University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
centralstate.edu
- Admissions
centralstate.edu
- Apply
applynow.centralstate.edu
- Financial aid
centralstate.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Wilberforce, OH 45384-1004
IPEDS UNITID: 201690
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