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Cleveland State University

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About Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University (CSU) is a public research university in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1964 and opened for classes in 1965 after acquiring the entirety of Fenn College, a private school that had been in operation since 1923. CSU absorbed the Cleveland-Marshall School of Law in 1969. Today it is part of the University System of Ohio, has more than 120,000 alumni, and offers over 200 academic programs amongst eight colleges. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

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91%

Acceptance

$14,764

Net price

8,969

Enrollment

51%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

D

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

91%

Acceptance rate

SAT average

23

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,764

Average net price

$12,988

In-state tuition

$18,510

Out-of-state tuition

$15,104

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$27,159

Total cost of attendance

41%

Students receiving Pell grants

74%

Students with federal loans

$21,797

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$11,958
$30–48K
$13,561
$48–75K
$14,727
$75–110K
$15,690
$110K+
$20,378

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$52,131

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$44,625

Median earnings (6 yrs)

51%

Graduation rate

70%

Retention rate

78%

Earn more than a HS grad

$12,674

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

8,969

Total enrollment

17%

Part-time

23

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

54% women
46% men

Race & ethnicity

White
56%
Black
18%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
5%
Asian
4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Cleveland State University FAQ

Is Cleveland State University a public or private school?

Cleveland State University is a public institution located in Cleveland, OH.

What is the acceptance rate at Cleveland State University?

Cleveland State University has an acceptance rate of 91%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Cleveland State University cost?

The average annual net price at Cleveland State University is $14,764 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $12,988 in-state and $18,510 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Cleveland State University?

About 51% of students at Cleveland State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Cleveland State University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Cleveland State University students earn a median of $52,131 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Cleveland State University?

Admitted students at Cleveland State University have an ACT midpoint of 23. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Cleveland State University?

Cleveland State University enrolls about 8,969 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States · CC0. Additional images are representative.

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