Cleveland State University
tuition & fees
$18,502
graduate tuition & fees
$21,107
acceptance rate
91%
Student Population
14,074
online students
2,129
Number of Programs
184
Financial Aid Amount
$9,231
Graduation Rate
51%
Cleveland State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland State ranked 410th in National Universities and 36th in Ohio Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 14,074 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Cleveland State's acceptance rate is 91.30% last year (undergraduate school).
Cleveland State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Cleveland State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2214 |
| Phone | 216-687-2000 |
| WEB | www.csuohio.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.csuohio.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | go.csuohio.edu/portal/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.csuohio.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.csuohio.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.csuohio.edu/registrar/veteran-benefits |
| Athletic | www.csuohio.edu/iraa/iraa |
| Disability Service | www.csuohio.edu/disability/disability |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Cleveland State University is 91.30% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.66%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91.30 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 15.66 % |
Tuition & Fees
Cleveland State's 2025 tuition & fees is $12,982 for Ohio residents and $18,502 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.94% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($17,973).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,297 for Ohio residents and $21,107 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 12.15% compared to the last year's rate.
| Ohio Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $12,982 | $18,502 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $11,297 | $21,107 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 14,074 students have enrolled at Cleveland State (2024-2025). Among them, 2,129 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Cleveland State has 9,482 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 4,592 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 14,074 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 9,482 |
| Graduate Students | 4,592 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,129 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Cleveland State offers 184 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Cleveland State
| Number of programs | 184 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |