B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    B
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    A-
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    B
  7. Professors
    B+
  8. Location
    A-
  9. Dorms
    B+
  10. Campus Food
    A-
  11. Student Life
    B
  12. Safety
    B-
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Cleveland State University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Horizon League
Address
2121 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
Website
csuohio.edu

Cleveland State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
64%
Application Deadline
August 15
SAT Range
890-1150
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Cleveland State University

Cost

Net Price
$15,937/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $14,468/ year
  • $30-48k
    $15,440/ year
  • $49-75k
    $18,558/ year
  • $76-110k
    $19,733/ year
  • $110k+
    $19,873/ year

Academics

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.134 responses
59%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.142 responses
62%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.139 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Psychology
    214 Graduates
  • Nursing
    138 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    100 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    99 Graduates
  • Accounting
    90 Graduates
  • Biology
    83 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    81 Graduates
  • Criminology
    80 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    69 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
9,124Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
17%
Pell Grant
46%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 63 responses
Report
  • Laid back
    46%
  • Cool
    29%
  • Diverse
    17%
  • Dull
    5%
  • Broken spirited
    2%
  • Confused
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
43%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.146 responses
Poll
44%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.158 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 78 responses
Report
  • Diverse
    51%
  • Up-and-coming
    21%
  • Average
    8%
  • Good for the cost
    8%
  • Interesting
    8%
  • Great professors
    3%
  • Factory of cash.Some great professors, but dean :(
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
39%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%
79%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.85 responses
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Literally every where you go on campus there's help! There's always someone there to help you with personal problems, financial problems, class advising and tutoring opportunities! Teachers create office hours just for us to come in with any questions we have. The staff is very flexible and will help anyone of and race or color without hesitation and the atmosphere there is like family! It's a bery welcoming college and makes everyone feel at home and no one is ever left to struggle on their own in that school!
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As a commuter living a short distance from campus, Cleveland State was convenient. Distance is not what makes it an amazing school or what determined my decision to attend CSU. It was the great professors, programs/majors, student life, and affordability. There are numerous organizations and events to participate in and ways to become active at the school. The campus is beautiful and being able to walk off campus and immediately be in Downtown Cleveland to experience the city is awesome! It is a large school but you will not be just a number if you take your education, time, and life seriously. Just like in the real world you make your education, time, and life what it can be when you work hard and connect to the professors and students. Regardless of where you attend, only then can your educational goals will be fulfilled.
I love CSU! I am currently attending, majoring in Music Therapy and Psychology. The professors are amazing and care about their students success. The classes are well prepared and presented. The cost per credit can't be beat, either! I will say one negative aspect is their Financial Aid department. I can't say they go out of their way to help students figure out funding when financial aid runs out. Students are basically left on their own and feeling like they're SOL.