Cleveland State University Admission
Acceptance Rate
85.32%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
16.75%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,654
SAT Scores
1,020
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 11,570 students have applied and 9,872 students have allowed to admit to Cleveland State University (Acceptance rate: 85.32%). Cleveland State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 16.75 % where 1,654 students have finally enrolled out of 9,872 admitted students.
Cleveland State acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio.
Cleveland State enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio.
How to Apply to Cleveland State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Cleveland State. Cleveland State offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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/sites/default/files/2018_BookOfTrends.pdf |
| Disability Service | www.csuohio.edu/disability/disability |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Cleveland State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Cleveland State University is 1,020 and the average ACT score is 19. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University | 1,020 | 19 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio | 1,109 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Cleveland State University, 351 students submitted SAT scores (21% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,020 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 450 | 510 | 570 |
| Mathematics | 430 | 510 | 560 |
| Total | 880 | 1,020 | 1,130 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Cleveland State University, 664 students submitted ACT scores (40% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 19 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 19 | 25 |
| English | 16 | 20 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 19 | 25 |
Cleveland State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Cleveland State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |