Cleveland State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 91.30%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $12,982
- Out-of-State Tuition: $18,502
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Cleveland State:
- Total Enrollment: 14,074, including 2,129 online students
- 9,482 Undergraduate, 4,592 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 45.2% men, 54.8% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 51%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 27%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 70%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 184 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 98 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Cleveland State Overview
Cleveland State University (Cleveland State) is a four-year, public school located in Cleveland, OH. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The Cleveland State's tuition & fees is $12,982 for Ohio residents and $18,502 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 70% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,231.
The school has a total enrollment of 14,074 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Cleveland State's acceptance rate is 91.30% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.66%.
Cleveland State ranked 287th in National Universities and 39th in Ohio Colleges rankings. Cleveland State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Cleveland State University is $12,982 for in-state students and $18,502 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,297 for in-state students and $21,107 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $13,362 for Ohio residents and $19,047 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,479 for Ohio residents and $23,671 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,982 | $18,502 |
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| Graduate | $11,297 | $21,107 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,362 | $19,047 |
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| Graduate | $11,479 | $23,671 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Cleveland State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Cleveland State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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