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Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH • public • I | Horizon League
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Acceptance
95.5%
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Grad Rate
49%
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Cost
$31,746 / $37,266

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large)
Student Population
Undergrad: 10,981 • Total: 16,742
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
Cleveland, OH
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Website
www.csuohio.edu
Region
Great Lakes
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 5,098 (46.4%) • Female: 5,883 (53.6%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
95.5%
9,810 admitted from 10,274 applicants
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
17-25
Application Types Offered
RD —
Application Requirements
—
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
Rolling: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
48.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate
33.5%
Freshman Retention Rate
69.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$31,746
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$37,266
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $12,872
Out-of-state: $18,392
Room & Board
$15,104
Books & Supplies
$3,770
Students Receiving Pell Grants
41%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
Horizon League
Men's Sports (8)
Basketball Fencing Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Wrestling
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Fencing Golf Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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Common questions about Cleveland State University

What is Cleveland State University's acceptance rate?
Cleveland State University accepts 95% of applicants, from 10,274 applications.
How much does Cleveland State University cost?
Tuition and fees are $12,872 in-state and $18,392 out-of-state.
What ACT score do you need for Cleveland State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 17 and 25 on the ACT.
What is Cleveland State University's graduation rate?
49% of students graduate within six years.