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Cleveland State University
  • 4 Year
  • CLEVELAND, OH
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Cleveland State University
#408 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • CLEVELAND, OH
  • 1,918 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
    $8,790 / 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
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    Food

    Campus Food
    B+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,350 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 183 responses
    • Grill nation
      12%
    • Papa johns
      11%
    • Rascal House
      11%
    • Subway
      11%
    • Elements
      10%
    • Local cooking from local people
      9%
    • Wrapp
      9%
    59%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 136 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
    C+
    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 189 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      2%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      41%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      45%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      12%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Fencing, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Fencing, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball

    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
    • 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%
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    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 120 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.
      25%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      25%
    • Parties? What parties?
      35%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 69 responses
    • Saint Patricks Day
      23%
    • Week of Welcom
      17%
    • Viking Fest
      12%
    • Homecoming
      10%
    • Glow in the dark party
      9%
    • Halloween or st patricks day
      9%
    • 1st day of class and summer vacation.
      7%

    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. 177 responses
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