About Cleveland State University (CSU)
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
16,069
Website
www.csuohio.edu/Accreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
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.
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The programs offered by the university are accredited.
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The credit transfer can be done without much difficulty.
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The university offers various bachelor, Master, and Certification level programs, across different areas of study.
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
1st Aug
Acceptance Rate
88%
SAT Range
960 - 1200
ACT Range
19 - 25
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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
$14,356
Average Annual Cost
$10,387
Books And Supplies
$800
Other Fees
$70
Room And Board
$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
Doctoral
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
72%
Part-Time Retention Rate
42%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$1,156
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
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
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
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
11,999
Socio-Economic Diversity
39%
Part-time
22%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
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 Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
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.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,100/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$41,300/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$182 - 322
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$8,432
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$6,653
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$1,999
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,111
Average Grant & Scholarship by 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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