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Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OHPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 91% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Cleveland State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Cleveland, OH. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 9.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 91%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
9.0K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
91% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading520 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math515 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite23 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
91%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences21% of degrees
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Engineering9% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,780
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,285
Earnings 5yr: $100,907
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,840
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,560
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,635
Earnings 5yr: $90,235
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,385
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,365
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,556
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,229
Earnings 5yr: $85,742
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,792
Earnings 5yr: $87,034
Debt: N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,732
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,595
Earnings 5yr: $78,588
Debt: $25,547
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,713
Earnings 5yr: $94,009
Debt: $27,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,337
Earnings 5yr: $100,089
Debt: $31,125
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,184
Earnings 5yr: $83,818
Debt: $25,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,938
Earnings 5yr: $90,920
Debt: $24,357
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,201
Earnings 5yr: $67,850
Debt: $27,500
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,185
Earnings 5yr: $84,127
Debt: $28,826
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,579
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,669
Earnings 5yr: $76,073
Debt: $24,365
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,575
Earnings 5yr: $72,837
Debt: $29,750
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,764
In-State Tuition$12,988
Out-of-State Tuition$18,510
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
41%
Pell Grants
74%
Take Loans
47%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$44,625
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$52,131
Completion Signals
51%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,333
Est. Monthly Payment
$166/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
46%
Men54%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
17%
Avg Family Income
$49,676
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