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Central State University

Q: Is Central State University closing?

This profile does not establish that Central State University is closing. 2 different categories of public evidence currently meet the tracker’s display rules. This calls for closer review, not a prediction that the college will close.

Wilberforce, OH 45384-1004 · Public · Predominantly bachelor

Quick answer

Is Central State University closing?

This profile does not establish that the college is closing. 2 different categories of public evidence currently meet the tracker’s display rules. This calls for closer review, not a prediction that the college will close.

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Undergraduates3,412

3-year enrollment↓14.9%

5-year enrollment↑64.1%

Evidence categories2

Public evidence timeline2026-03-01

Federal cash monitoringLevel 1 · Compliance Audit Late or Missing

Additional federal oversight; not, by itself, a closure prediction.

↗2026-02-20

Workforce reduction16 positions affected

Central State University. Evidence: Published reporting.

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Identifiers

UNITID 201690
OPEID8 00302600

Interpretation

This profile organizes descriptive evidence. It is not a rating, closure forecast, or guarantee of institutional stability. Repeated events in one category do not multiply review priority.

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