Cleveland State University
PublicCleveland, OH
Located in Cleveland, OH, Cleveland State University is a public large school with roughly 8,969 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 91% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $100,385/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $5,522 more per year in tuition and fees (1.4x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Cleveland State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Cleveland State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cleveland State University's acceptance rate?
Cleveland State University in Cleveland, OH admits approximately 91% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Cleveland State University cost?
Cleveland State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $27,159 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Cleveland State University?
For 2024-25, Cleveland State University's published tuition and required fees were $18,510 for out-of-state students and $12,988 for in-state students -- $5,522 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Cleveland State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Cleveland State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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