Overview
Student Population
| Location | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Online | csuohio.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 11,506 prospective students applied, and 10,504 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,869 enrolled in the school. 11,106 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,202 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $11,610 plus fees of $80. Cleveland State is ranked 645 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Cleveland State is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Cleveland State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#645 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#225 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Ohio
#57 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 900/1170 |
| ACT | 18/28 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.31 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Ohio Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $80 |
| Room and Board | $14,219 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,470 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,179 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $80 |
| Room and Board | $14,219 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,470 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,142 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Social Sciences | 14% |
| Health Professions | 12% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Psychology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=202134 IPEDS survey data for Cleveland State University.
Current students may use the Cleveland State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.