Cleveland State University

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About Cleveland State University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Cleveland State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Cleveland, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,505, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The university offers 78 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 49%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $12,502, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,863.

Cleveland, OH

$12,502

Avg in-state
tuition

$17,863

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

99%

Acceptance Rate

69.08%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

49%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile17-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile880-1130

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

15k

Students enrolled

53%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

37%

Unknown

1%

Black

11%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

37%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

15

Total Online Enrollment

7,504

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

91% On-campus

9% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold5% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold13% online

DoctorateCheck Bold9% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

52%

State Grant Aid

42%

Institution Grant Aid

76%

Pell Grant

37%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,050
State Grant Aid$2,933
Institution Grant Aid$6,016
Pell Grant Aid$5,320

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$37k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

2.5%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling
  • All Track Combined
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7Engineering.
8Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
9English Language And Literature/Letters.
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History.
13Legal Professions And Studies.
14Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
15Mathematics And Statistics.
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
17Natural Resources And Conservation.
18Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
19Philosophy And Religious Studies.
20Physical Sciences.
21Psychology.
22Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
23Science Technologies/Technicians.
24Social Sciences.
25Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.