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Cleveland State University

#8 in Top Public Universities in Ohio
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 1,738 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      A+
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      B-
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    About Cleveland State University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Horizon League
    Address
    2121 Euclid Avenue
    Cleveland, OH 44115
    Website
    csuohio.edu
    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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    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

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    90%
    SAT Range
    990-1210
    ACT Range
    19-25
    Application Fee
    $40
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

    Cost

    Net Price
    $15,320/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,096/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    89%

    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
    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.159 responses
    62%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.156 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Psychology
      224 Graduates
    • Medical Technician
      162 Graduates
    • Nursing
      162 Graduates
    • Business
      150 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      99 Graduates
    • Biology
      92 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      91 Graduates
    • Accounting
      81 Graduates
    • Marketing
      81 Graduates
    • Criminology
      78 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    9,268Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    2,810
    Undergrads Over 25
    14%
    Pell Grant
    43%
    Varsity Athletes
    3%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 80 responses
    Report
    • Laid back
      43%
    • Cool
      25%
    • Diverse
      21%
    • Dull
      5%
    • Diverse
      3%
    • Broken spirited
      1%
    • Confused
      1%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    42%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.163 responses
    Poll
    44%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.175 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 95 responses
    Report
    • Diverse
      49%
    • Up-and-coming
      17%
    • Good for the cost
      9%
    • Average
      8%
    • Interesting
      7%
    • Home away from home
      2%
    • Great professors
      2%

      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $41,300/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      43%
      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
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      Cleveland State University Reviews

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      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!
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      Cleveland State University is like home. It has helped me to get out of my comfort zone and to improve my social skills. Proffesors are really nice and very professional. Cleveland State has very interesting classes and some can even be seen as fun. Not to mention, the area is very safe and there is a lot of near places where you can study, eat, or just rest. The library is amazing, there are a lot of people that can help you, tons of computers if you need one, and printers. Every corner in the library is different, there are quiet places where you can study and group places where you can talk and study at the same time. Also, CSU has inner tunnels, you don't have to walk in the cold!
      CSU is amazing without a doubt.
      One of the best decisions I ever made in my life was to go to college and I am equally as happy that I went to Cleveland State. To me, this college helped to expand my mind and develop my viewpoints of not just education, but also how I saw the world around me and myself at the time. I had the opportunity to live on campus at the now gone (but never forgotten) Viking Hall, I remember when Main Classroom did not have the updated computer lab, and I remember spending my nights eating Rascal House pizza while studying through the noise of Peabody's nightclub. CSU will always have a place of positivity, growth and opportunity in my heart. Go Vikings!