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Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University is a large, public institution located in Cleveland, oh. Founded in 1964, Cleveland State University offers undergraduate degrees in 160 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 9,502 undergraduates
cost $12,254
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Admissions

Will I get into Cleveland State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 85.3%
SAT score average 1020
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.36
Application fee $40
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Cleveland State University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Public Policy and Administration
Engineering and Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Law
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Social Work

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,254
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,197
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $3,570
Cost of attendance* $30,821
Financial aid package $12,739
Estimated cost $18,082 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,469
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,197
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $3,570
Cost of attendance* $36,036
Financial aid package $12,739
Estimated cost $23,297 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Cleveland State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,502, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

14,160

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
37%
African American %
11%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
40%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Cleveland State University, students love their Black Student Union. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
phone 216-687-2000
address www.csuohio.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Black student union

Chinese students and scholars association

Through the cross campus ministries

Student nurses association

Joint engineering council

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Cleveland State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Cleveland State University?

Cleveland State University is located in Cleveland, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at Cleveland State University? 

The acceptance rate for Cleveland State University is 85%.

What’s the average GPA for Cleveland State University?

The average high school GPA for Cleveland State University students was 3.36.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Cleveland State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Cleveland State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $123,284.

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