Cleveland State University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Cleveland, OH
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#7 Best Public Universities in Ohio

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Overview

Total enrollment

14,074

Location Cleveland, Ohio
Website csuohio.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Cleveland State University occupies an urban campus in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, positioned along Lake Erie and integrated within the city's business district. The public institution, established in 1964 through the acquisition of Fenn College, features a mix of modern and mid-century architecture spread across 85 acres in the heart of Cleveland's metropolitan area. CSU operates nine academic colleges, with notable strengths in business, engineering, education, and urban affairs, while maintaining partnerships with nearby hospitals and medical facilities for its nursing and health sciences programs. The university primarily serves commuter students, though it maintains several residence halls and apartment-style housing options on campus. Division I athletic programs compete in the Horizon League as the Vikings, with basketball games played at the Wolstein Center, the university's downtown arena.

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Ratings

Cleveland State is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Cleveland State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Acceptance Rate

91.3%

Applications Due Aug 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 15.7%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Ohio Resident Tuition

$12,988

Out of State Resident Tuition

$18,510

Breakdown

Tuition $12,988
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Fees $116
Room and Board $15,104
Budget for Other Expenses $3,700
Total One Year Cost $32,908

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

30% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Cleveland State University are Business, Social Sciences, and Health Professions. 23% of students major in Business, 14% in Social Sciences, and 12% in Health Professions.