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Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 91%
- Open
- Average net price
- $13,754
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings
- $56,979
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Cleveland State University is a public college in Cleveland, OH with 8,969 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $13,754 per year ($10,230 for families earning under $30,000). 51% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,979 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 91%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 10,274
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 9,810
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Cleveland State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $27,436
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $13,262
- Out-of-state tuition
- $18,946
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,230
- $30–48k$13,389
- $48–75k$19,883
- $75–110k$17,297
- $110k+$16,567
Get a personal estimate with Cleveland State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $56,979
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 8,969
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 46%
- White56%
- Hispanic10%
- Black18%
- Asian4%
Cleveland State University FAQ
What is Cleveland State University's acceptance rate?+
Cleveland State University admits 91% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is Cleveland State University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Cleveland State University?+
In Fall 2023, 10,274 students applied to Cleveland State University and 9,810 were admitted; 1,593 enrolled.
Does Cleveland State University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Cleveland State University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Cleveland State University require an essay?+
Cleveland State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Cleveland State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $27,436 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,754.
What is Cleveland State University's graduation rate?+
51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 202134 · How we use this data
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