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Central State University Men's Football

Welcome to the Central State University men's football recruiting profile. Central State competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf. from Wilberforce, Ohio. Led by head coach Tony Carter, Central State University pairs a 99% acceptance rate with a 23% graduation rate and a $11,398 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
132
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
rural
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
4,238
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
99%
State
Ohio
City
Wilberforce
Address
1400 Brush Row Rd

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 25% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Pat Clark
Assistant Head Coach and Co-defensive Coordinator
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Nathan Cousin
Defensive Assistant Coach
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James Lee
Football General Manager Recruiting Coordinator and Running Backs Coach
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Tony Carter
Head Football Coach
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Brandon McKinney
Football Defensive Line Coach
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Marquis Buchanan
Football Student Coach Offensive Assistant
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Mike McCray
Linebackers Coach
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Santonio Holmes
Football Wide Receivers Coach
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F

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 4% of D2 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
56%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
23%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$27,173
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$33,267
A

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 92% of D2 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$5,638
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$7,638
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,026
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$11,398
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 42% of D2 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,381,917
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$249,337
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