Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Cleveland, OH, in a city setting. It enrolls about 8,969 students. The acceptance rate is 91%. 51% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $52,131.

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

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

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.

Popular Majors

Business23.0%

Health & Nursing20.3%

Engineering9.0%

Psychology7.5%

Visual & Performing Arts6.2%

Social Sciences6.2%

Computer Science4.3%

Education4.0%

Communications4.0%

Biology3.7%

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

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

54% women

46% men

Race & ethnicity

White

56%

Black

18%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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