The number of confirmed students at Central State University has achieved a double-digit growth, with 634 first-time students on campus at the school, according to a Central State University Facebook post.

It reads:

“Central State University’s 2016 incoming class of new first-time students allowed the University to achieve double-digit growth among new students.

New and increased recruitment efforts helped to fuel the growth. This year’s class of 634 first-time students is the largest in the past five years. It represents a 22 percent increase over Fall 2015. The University’s projections of new students were also exceeded when new transfer and College Credit Plus students were added.

Dr. Stephanie Krah, CSU’s Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, said, “Our recruitment efforts increased the University’s visibility and once they heard about our academic programs, opportunities for growth and value, and their interest increased.”

In the Facebook post, Dr. Stephanie Krah, CSU’s Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, said that the school’s recruitment efforts helped with visibility and they were eventually hooked. She also explained the growth in class size, saying:

“These students are coming from 21 states and international countries – the most diverse in recent years. They are serious about their academic pursuits and we will provide all of the necessary support services to ensure their successful matriculation, graduation and job attainment, right here in Ohio.”

Krah continued:

“Central State University’s quality academic programs are the best value for students seeking a rigorous rewarding collegiate experience. It is the perfect choice for any student, in-state, out-of-state and international.”

Ohio’s only public historically black college and university (HBCU), Central State University have a rich history of service to regional communities, the state of Ohio, and the country.

CSU’s motto is “Change IS CENTRAL.”