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Cleveland State University

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Location: Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214

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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.

Established

1964

Mascot

Magnus

Type

Public research university

Conference

Mid-American Conference and men's lacrosse

Division

Division I

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95%Acceptance

980SAT Avg

9,077Students

16:1Student:Faculty

49%Grad Rate

$52,131Earnings 10yr

$16,065Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Cleveland State University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.5%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23

1725

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

95.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

980

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,613

Tuition (out-of-state)$17,973

Room & Board$14,760

Books & Supplies$900

Total Cost of Attendance$26,310

Average Net Price$16,065

Median Debt at Graduation$21,797

Monthly Payment (10yr)$231

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,058

$30–48K$14,122

$48–75K$16,697

$75–110K$19,512

$110K+$22,320

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,065

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,333

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (160)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

9,077

Gender Split

53% / 47%

Women / Men

First Generation

38%

Pell Grant Recipients

39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58%

Black 16%

Hispanic 9%

Asian 4%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.9%

Freshman Retention69.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,625

8 Years$49,061

10 Years$52,131

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$42,000

Men

$52,000

Rankings

U.S. News

#342

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Forbes

#196

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Washington Monthly

#217

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Fenn College

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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.
•Two years later, the school offered courses towards a bachelor's degree for the first time.
•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.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

102Above Average

Estimated from OH state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Clevelandpop. 370K

1 mi(2 min)

Detroitpop. 640K

91 mi(158 min)

Pittsburghpop. 300K

114 mi(198 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLE Cleveland11 mi

DTW Detroit100 mi

PIT Pittsburgh102 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA549 mi · ~15h 52m drive

New York, NY403 mi · ~11h 39m drive

Hartford, CT465 mi · ~13h 26m drive

Providence, RI530 mi · ~15h 19m drive

Albany, NY414 mi · ~11h 58m drive

Syracuse, NY302 mi · ~8h 43m drive

Rochester, NY237 mi · ~6h 51m drive

Buffalo, NY172 mi · ~4h 58m drive

Philadelphia, PA357 mi · ~10h 19m drive

Pittsburgh, PA114 mi · ~3h 18m drive

Harrisburg, PA264 mi · ~7h 38m drive

Newark, NJ394 mi · ~11h 23m drive

Washington, DC303 mi · ~8h 45m drive

Baltimore, MD307 mi · ~8h 52m drive

Atlanta, GA556 mi · ~16h 4m drive

Charlotte, NC436 mi · ~12h 36m drive

Raleigh, NC428 mi · ~12h 22m drive

Miami, FL1091 mi · ~31h 31m drive

Orlando, FL896 mi · ~25h 53m drive

Tampa, FL937 mi · ~27h 4m drive

Nashville, TN460 mi · ~13h 17m drive

New Orleans, LA926 mi · ~26h 45m drive

Richmond, VA355 mi · ~10h 15m drive

Chicago, IL308 mi · ~8h 54m drive

Detroit, MI91 mi · ~2h 38m drive

Minneapolis, MN630 mi · ~18h 12m drive

St. Louis, MO492 mi · ~14h 13m drive

Kansas City, MO699 mi · ~20h 12m drive

Indianapolis, IN264 mi · ~7h 38m drive

Columbus, OH127 mi · ~3h 40m drive

Cleveland, OH1 mi · ~2 min drive

Milwaukee, WI336 mi · ~9h 42m drive

Dallas, TX1026 mi · ~29h 38m drive

Houston, TX1115 mi · ~32h 13m drive

Austin, TX1185 mi · ~34h 14m drive

San Antonio, TX1258 mi · ~36h 21m drive

Los Angeles, CA2046 mi · ~59h 6m drive

San Francisco, CA2163 mi · ~62h 29m drive

San Diego, CA2031 mi · ~58h 40m drive

Seattle, WA2021 mi · ~58h 23m drive

Portland, OR2051 mi · ~59h 15m drive

Denver, CO1225 mi · ~35h 23m drive

Phoenix, AZ1747 mi · ~50h 28m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1565 mi · ~45h 13m drive

Honolulu, HI4557 mi · ~131h 39m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Cleveland (CLE)11 miles

Rental car

17 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

22 min$13-22

Detroit (DTW)100 miles

Rental car

150 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

200 min$120-200

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Cleveland State University Application Checklist

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Cleveland State University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award