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Cleveland State University
#8 in Top Public Universities in Ohio
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 1,648 reviews
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Cleveland State University Campus Life

Housing

Dorms
B
Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Undergrads in College Housing
6%
Average Housing Cost
$8,600/ year
Poll
73%
of students say overall dorm quality is great.99 responses
Poll
54%
of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.156 responses

Food

Campus Food
B+
Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Cost
$3,900/ year
Poll
What are the best food options on campus?
Based on 183 responses
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  • Grill nation
    12%
  • Subway
    11%
  • Rascal House
    11%
  • Papa johns
    11%
  • Elements
    10%
  • Local cooking from local people
    9%
  • Wrapp
    9%
58%
of students highly rate the dining facilities.111 responses

Campus Quality

Campus
B
Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Life
B
Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
Poll
What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
Based on 107 responses
  • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
    30%
  • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
    51%
  • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
    15%
  • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
    4%

Safety

Safety
B-
Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
Poll
71%
of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.112 responses
Poll
How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
Based on 67 responses
  • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
    64%
  • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
    30%
  • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
    4%
  • If you don't partake, you're left out.
    1%
Poll
How visible are the campus police on campus?
Based on 91 responses
  • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
    30%
  • There if you need them but not overbearing.
    55%
  • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
    2%
  • Not very visible.
    9%
  • We have campus police?
    4%

Sports

Poll
How popular are varsity sports on campus?
Based on 164 responses
  • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
    2%
  • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
    44%
  • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
    41%
  • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
    12%
Men's Varsity Sports
Golf, Tennis, Fencing, Basketball, Wrestling, Soccer, Swimming and Diving
Women's Varsity Sports
Fencing, Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Soccer, All Track Combined

Clubs & Activities

Clubs Offered
Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper
Music
Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Symphony Orchestra
Poll
What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
Based on 62 responses
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  • WOW (Weeks of Welcome)
    29%
  • Homecoming
    19%
  • Commuter Events
    16%
  • Basketball Midnight Madness
    13%
  • Glow Party through Campus Activities Board
    11%
  • Greek Games
    8%
  • RA Events
    3%

Party Scene

Party Scene
B
Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
Poll
What is the party scene like on campus?
Based on 95 responses
  • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
    1%
  • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
    14%
  • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
    26%
  • Good parties are few and far between.
    26%
  • Parties? What parties?
    33%
Poll
What is the biggest party event of the year?
Based on 44 responses
Report
  • Saint Patricks Day
    30%
  • Week of Welcom
    20%
  • Homecoming
    14%
  • 1st day of class and summer vacation.
    11%
  • Halloween or st patricks day
    11%
  • Glow in the dark party
    7%
  • Graduation
    2%

Greek Life

Men in Fraternities
1%
Women in Sororities
1%
42%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.152 responses
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