For the academic year 2024-2025, Cleveland State's tuition & fees is $12,982 for state residents and $18,502 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its Cleveland State's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $11,996 for in-state and $23,566 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to Cleveland State is lower than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students in 2025.
Indiana University-Indianapolis has the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,891 and Youngstown State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,286 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Cleveland State is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Cleveland State and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL | $15,949 | $32,009 | $464 | $911 | $1,400 | $16,500 | $14,400 |
| Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN | $10,762 | $34,891 | $317 | $1,122 | $1,250 | $13,308 | $13,308 |
| Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights, KY | $11,088 | $21,912 | $446 | $897 | $800 | $12,712 | $12,712 |
| University of Detroit MercyDetroit, MI | $32,946 | $1,234 | $1,422 | $10,952 | $12,602 | ||
| Oakland UniversityRochester Hills, MI | $17,167 | $24,735 | $572 | $825 | $700 | $10,932 | $8,504 |
| Cleveland State UniversityCleveland, OH | $12,982 | $18,502 | $537 | $766 | $1,000 | $15,104 | $15,090 |
| Wright State University-Main CampusDayton, OH | $10,991 | $20,691 | $492 | $939 | $1,400 | $11,250 | $11,250 |
| Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown, OH | $9,926 | $10,286 | $409 | $424 | $1,200 | $11,730 | $11,730 |
| University of Wisconsin-Green BayGreen Bay, WI | $8,700 | $17,288 | $297 | $655 | $800 | $8,292 | $8,292 |
| University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | $10,398 | $22,398 | $366 | $866 | $800 | $11,684 | $11,684 |
| Average | $11,996 | $23,566 | $433 | $864 | $1,077 | $12,246 | $11,957 |