Cleveland State University
- 4 Year
- CLEVELAND, OH
CollegeGrad School
Cleveland State University
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- CLEVELAND, OH
- Rating 3.62 out of 5 1,916 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade A
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade C+
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Horizon League
From Cleveland State University
Join the more than 17,000 students who live and learn at Cleveland State University, home of engaged learning — where students and ideas connect in the classroom, the real world and beyond. We offer 175-plus academic programs in 10 colleges and schools, including the brand-new School of Film and Media Arts, more than 200 student organizations and one of Ohio’s lowest tuition rates.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
94%
SAT Range
980-1210
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into CSU?
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Cost
Net Price
$16,007 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,795 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
92%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 134 responses60%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 173 responses61%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 170 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Psychology221 Graduates
- Nursing219 Graduates
- Medical Technician169 Graduates
- Business130 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering118 Graduates
- Biology88 Graduates
- Accounting82 Graduates
- Finance81 Graduates
- Corporate Communications79 Graduates
- Marketing78 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
8,803 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,363
Undergrads Over 25
12%
Pell Grant
47%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
42%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 177 responsesPoll
45%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 189 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,300 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
48%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%79%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 85 responsesCleveland State University Reviews
Rating 3.62 out of 5 1,916 reviews
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The professors at the university are great! The school itself? Kinda good. The policies in place are really weird. I tried to apply for my disability accommodations and the process itself was really difficult. There were times when I just wanted to quit the process altogether. I got the accommodations. The school itself has absence policies that I find very, for lack of a better word, dumb. If I am paying for the class, then my absences should not matter. Only having five unexcused is very unreasonable. Sometimes I do not know if I am going to miss the class until the day of due to personal issues. Getting accommodations for excused absences? I am kind of scared to do so. Overall, a good university with kind of strict yet amazing professors.
CSU has great leaders and professors dedicated to students. Generally, small class sizes. New or improved facilities. It has a wide range of accredited degree programs, including engineering, education, business, law, arts and sciences, nursing more. Numerous student organizations. Close to cultural amenities including the Cleveland Orchestra, Playhouse Square and amazing museums. Not far from parks and beaches, including Lake Erie. Very diverse student body!
I absolutely love my experience at Cleveland State University so far. They have a seemingly endless support system for so many different students, and they make it evident that they want you to succeed. Because of being enrolled at CSU, I have found so many various opportunities to help fuel my passion for medicine and further my studies in medical school in the future. What's stopping you from coming to Cleveland State? The possibilities are endless!