Our fees are very competitive when compared to other public universities and thousands of dollars less than those charged by private institutions offering similar degrees. Central has numerous programs that can lower the cost of a quality university education, and 70 percent of our student body receives some kind of financial assistance. Campus Living Central's 19 residence halls are just a few minutes' walk from classroom buildings, the library and recreational facilities, and every room comes equipped with a fiber-optic Internet link, cable TV hookup, local telephone service and parking. University apartments are also available for families, graduate students, non-traditional students as well as juniors and seniors. When You Need It Ranked number one in the nation in 1997, Central's Educational Development Center assists students who want to enhance their academic performance.
Programs range from tutoring in basic study skills to preparation for graduate-level research.
Academic Areas Students choose from more than 150 areas of study in an atmosphere of personalized attention and individualized instruction. Seventy-three percent of our faculty members hold earned doctorates, and full professors teach many beginning classes in addition to advanced courses and seminars. This means Central students learn from top-ranking academicians beginning with their first day of classes. Central graduates are in high demand by employers. The Office of Career Services assists with career planning and helps students and alumni with the job search process.