Cleveland,
OH
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About Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University is a public, state university in the city of Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland State University was founded in 1964. The college enrolls around 14,579 students a year, including 9,950 undergrads.
Cleveland State University Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Cleveland State University. Around 85% of applicants get into Cleveland State University each year. In 2022, 11,570 students applied to Cleveland State University and 9,872 were admitted.
| Cleveland State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 85% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 0% |
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Cleveland State University is located in the city of Cleveland, Ohio, near Cleveland.
If you want to see Cleveland State University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90, Interstate 77, Interstate 71 to Cleveland, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Cleveland Hopkins International.
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College Info
Cleveland State University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Cleveland State University is Aug 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Cleveland State University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Cleveland State University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
Not available
Cleveland State University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$26,341
In State$31,557
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$10,430
$15,646
Fees
$1,714
$1,714
Housing
$14,197
$14,197
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Cleveland State University is like? There are approximately 14,579 students enrolled at Cleveland State University, including 9,950 undergraduate students and 4,629 graduate students. 79% percent of students attend school full-time, 96% percent are from OH and 4% percent of students are from other states.
79%
Full Time21%
Part Time96%
In State4%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
14,579
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
85%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$12,144
Out-of-State
$17,360
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 15
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