Cleveland State Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Cleveland State University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Cleveland State to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Cleveland State University (Cleveland State)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Cleveland State's acceptance rate is 91.30% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 11,050 students applied and 10,089 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Cleveland State.

To apply to Cleveland State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

Cleveland State's acceptance rate places 39th out of 73 Ohio colleges with competitive admission.
Cleveland State's yield rate is 15.66%, which is significantly lower by 13.77 percentage points (approximately 46.8% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Cleveland State at Ohio colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%. This comparison helps contextualize Cleveland State's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Cleveland State's acceptance rate is 91.30% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.66%. 4,175 men and 6,875 women applied to Cleveland State and 3,803 men and 6,286 women students were accepted.

Among them, 705 men and 875 women were enrolled in Cleveland State. You can explore the Cleveland State's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Cleveland State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	11,050	4,175	6,875	0	0
Admitted	10,089	3,803	6,286	0	0
Enrolled	1,580	705	875	0	0
Acceptance Rate	91.30%	91.09%	91.43%	-	-
Yield	15.66%	18.54%	13.92%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Cleveland State University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 1,580 first-year students enrolled in Cleveland State. The proportion of full-time students is 98.10% and part-time students is 1.90%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 44.62% and women students is 55.38%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Cleveland State.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Cleveland State
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,580	705	875
Full-time	1,550	693	857
Part-time	30	12	18

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Cleveland State. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Cleveland State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Cleveland State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Cleveland State:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.csuohio.edu/admissions/
Online Application: go.csuohio.edu/portal/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Cleveland State?

Cleveland State is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 91.30%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Cleveland State?

Cleveland State does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Cleveland State require essays or personal statements?

Cleveland State recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Cleveland State admission?

Cleveland State does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

Cleveland State does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Cleveland State requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Cleveland State requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Cleveland State?

The institutional SAT code for Cleveland State is 1221 and 4-digit ACT code is 3270.