88%

Acceptance Rate

$8,432

Avg.Financial Aid

003032

FAFSA Code

Cleveland State University (CSU)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    HLC

  • Website

    www.csuohio.edu/
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    16,069

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Cleveland State University is a public research university which is located in Cleveland, Ohio. With a total enrollment of 12,248 students, the school has a total enrolment of the continuous academic year. It provides a cohesive education environment with a student to faculty ratio of 17:1. It follows a semester-based academic calendar.

The university has an acceptance rate of 88% with a graduation rate of 60%. The university provides a specialty in majors such as Accounting, American studies, Architecture, Biochemistry, etc. the university if famous for Criminal Justice, Law enforcement Administration, Paralegal, and Marketing. It has 11,784 undergraduates and 3,864 graduate students pursuing online and offline programs.

The college provides numerous courses in Nursing, Healthcare, Legal/Criminal Justice, and Business and provides bachelor’s and master’s degrees in all of them. The college has another campus in the USA in Providence. Along with on-site education, the college imparts various degrees in online format also.

The Cleveland State University accreditation comes from one of the reputed regional accreditors, Higher Learning Commission.

Online Education at CSU

The university offers eLearning programs for the students to learn and pursue an education at any time of the day. The online programs are designed to meet the requirements of the students, offering a flexible structure for the students to learn and study when it is most convenient for them.

The faculty and instructors of the online eLearning programs are the same as the traditional on-campus staff.

  • The programs offered by the university are accredited.

  • The credit transfer can be done without much difficulty.

  • The university offers various bachelor, Master, and Certification level programs, across different areas of study.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

2121 Euclid Avenue

Rankings

According to US News & Report, Cleveland State University holds the position amongst best colleges.

  • #293-#381 in National Universities
  • #134 in Top performers on Social Mobility
  • #260 in Business programs

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    1st Aug

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    88%

  • SAT Range

    960 - 1200

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    19 - 25

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $40

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

The admission process of Cleveland State University is easy with its online application throughout the year and with an application fee of $40, it is easy for all those who want to pursue business, Healthcare, and many more, along with online education also. GPA of 3 or more out of 4 is considered fine but that too in some specific courses. The average SAT range to get into Cleveland State University is 960-1200, and the average ACT score range is 19-25.

To get into Cleveland State University:

  •         Fill the online form.
  •         Talk to an admission counsellor and submit all the relevant documents.
  •         Talk to financial aid counsellors.

For more information, visit the official website.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $14,356

  • Average Annual Cost

    $10,387

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $800

  • Other Fees

    $70

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $14,348

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,440

Total One Year Cost

$29,045

For studying at Cleveland State University for the undergraduate program, its tuition fee is $10,880 for in-state students and for out of state $15,054. The room and board would cost around $11,576.

The cost of the college is almost at par with other colleges that provide courses in nursing, healthcare, etc. the kind of study material and coursework which college provides can be justified with the cost and the average cost of the institute $16,582.

In addition, there are costs such as books and supplies, room and board, other fees, and budget for other expenses which would amount to $1,500-$2,500.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctoral

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

72%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

42%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$1,156

Faculty Overview

53%

Male Professors

47%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Psychology, General

    224 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    162 Graduates

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...

    162 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    107 Graduates

  • Public Relations, Advertising, and...

    102 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    99 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    92 Graduates

  • Social Work

    91 Graduates

  • Public Relations, Advertising, and...

    102 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    99 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    92 Graduates

  • Social Work

    91 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    81 Graduates

  • Marketing

    81 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    79 Graduates

  • Criminology

    78 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    70 Graduates

  • Urban Studies/Affairs

    69 Graduates

  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

    69 Graduates

  • Management Sciences and Quantitativ...

    63 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    60 Graduates

  • Chemical Engineering

    46 Graduates

  • Human Resources Management and Serv...

    43 Graduates

  • Sociology

    42 Graduates

  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

    38 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    37 Graduates

  • Educational Administration and Supe...

    36 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    35 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    34 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...

    33 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    31 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    31 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    30 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    30 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    27 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    27 Graduates

  • Economics

    23 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    23 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    22 Graduates

  • History

    22 Graduates

  • Music

    22 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering

    21 Graduates

  • Information Science/Studies

    21 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    21 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    20 Graduates

  • Public Administration

    19 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    18 Graduates

  • International Relations and Nationa...

    17 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    15 Graduates

  • Electrical Engineering Technologies...

    15 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    14 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    13 Graduates

  • International Business

    12 Graduates

  • Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

    11 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    9 Graduates

  • Biology Technician/Biotechnology La...

    8 Graduates

  • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences,...

    8 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    8 Graduates

  • Social Sciences, General

    7 Graduates

  • Business/Managerial Economics

    7 Graduates

  • Physics

    5 Graduates

  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...

    5 Graduates

  • Social Sciences, Other

    2 Graduates

  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

    2 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    2 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    1 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

11,999

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

39%

Full-time / Part-time

78% / 22%

Students Gender

Male

46%

US National: 44%

Female

54%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

62%

Unknown

2%

Black

15%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

4%

Non Resident alien

6%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

5%

Out Of State

90%

In State

5%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$57,783 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

6%

Averege Housing Cost

$9,388/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,960/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,960/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Vikings

School Colors

forest green and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

162

Total Female Athletes

147

Intramural Sports

15

Sports Club

15

Sports Team (Men)

Basketball

Fencing

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Fencing

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $12,882 per year for living on campus. Cleveland State University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at CSU costs around $4,960 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 46% male and 54% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$34,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$41,300/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$17,500 - $31,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$182 - $322

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

78%

Average Aid Per Year

$8,432

Students Receiving Federal Grants

46%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,653

Students Receiving State Aid

39%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,999

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

54%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,111

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$11,365

$30K - $48K

$9,396

$48K - $75K

$5,946

$75K - $110K

$3,288

> $110K

$3,033

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,181,587

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$5,630,233

Financial aids are available in the form of State, Federal and institutional grants, and student loans.

For getting the financial aid student has to fill up the FAFSA form, this form contains all the information of the student's family income and then they determine how much a student can pay for the college. Cleveland State University has full time trained financial aid staff that is available to help the students in dealing with the finances of the college.

Cleveland State University Federal School Code is 003032.

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