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Cleveland State University
- B-Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Cleveland, OH
- 1,816 reviews
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- AcademicsB-
- ValueB
- DiversityA
- CampusB-
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneB
- ProfessorsB+
- LocationA
- DormsB
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeB
- SafetyB-
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.
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
88%
SAT Range
980-1210
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get Into CSU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Cleveland State University See Other Colleges
Cost
Net Price
$16,219/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,649/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
89%
Academics
Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 76%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.134 responses
- 60%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.161 responses
- 62%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.158 responses
Majors
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
9,348Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,651
Undergrads Over 25
14%
Pell Grant
44%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 42%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.165 responses
Poll
- 44%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.177 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,300/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
46%
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 responses
Cleveland State University Reviews
1,816 reviews
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I met so many great people at Cleveland state. Everyone there is truly looking for an affordable education. My experience with the professors is that yes they do read off PowerPoint and don’t teach as much as they could a lot of professors use the online home work and test format which is expensive after already paying for the class itself. Once you are signed up for multiple classes paying $150 just to take your homework is very expensive. Cleveland state should include this in tuition to help students exceed. The restaurants nearby and on campus are great you will spend a lot of money eating. I do love that CSU is very good with helping students find internships and jobs even after graduation. Cleveland state is partnered with a lot of local companies that want to hire Cleveland state graduates and often times deans have great connections. The dean of my program even wrote a letter on my behalf to a job I applied to and helped me get the job! For 10k a year CSU is a great choice
I absolutely love Cleveland State University. It definitely feels like home to me and I have met some of the best people there. I was very nervous on the first day because I did not know what it was going to be like in Cleveland. However, I fall in love with Cleveland more and more each day. Safety for the students and faculty is their top priority, along with engaged learning. The professors, advisors, and staff are amazing and so understanding. They answer emails very fast with a great response to all of your questions. Student life is amazing with so many activities to do. There are so many options for free food as well and the dining hall is not too bad! I will never forget my college experience and I am so glad to call Cleveland State University my home!
Cleveland State University is a beautiful campus weaved into a major city, and although staying within Cleveland may produce fears, the campus makes you feel individual, not cramped. The personnel are very pleasant, and all of my questions have been answered quickly and with dedication! The University even sends me opportunities and gifts through the mail to remind me of my acceptance into their community. I highly recommend Cleveland State!