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Known for health sciences — excellent value
Cleveland State University is a public institution in Cleveland with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 980, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 9.1K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,131 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,065.
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Cleveland State University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
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ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
53.1%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,333
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
69
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (160)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
69%
- •69% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Fenn College
History & Fun Facts
- •History Public education in Cleveland was first started in 1870, when Cleveland YMCA began to offer free classes.
- •By 1921, the program had grown enough to become separate from YMCA, being renamed Cleveland YMCA School of Technology.
- •This is now regarded as Fenn College's founding date, although the college would not be formally renamed until 1929.
- •In 1964, the State of Ohio purchased the entirety of Fenn College's campus in downtown Cleveland and established a commuter college that targeted area residents.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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