Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Cleveland State University is $12,613 for Ohio residents and $17,973 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.93% for Ohio residents and increased by 2.89% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Cleveland State is $12,983 for Ohio residents and $18,492 for out-of-state students which is a 2.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.93% for Ohio residents and increased by 2.89% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,530 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.29% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 0.16% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Ohio schools with tuition changes from last year at Ohio colleges tuition change page.
Cleveland State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,254 $17,469$17,767
2023-2024$12,613$17,973$18,530
Change % 2023-20242.93%2.89%4.29%
2024-2025$12,983$18,492$19,326
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Cleveland State University - COA
Cleveland State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Cleveland State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $11,118 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $18,821 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Cleveland State is $11,379 for Ohio residents and $19,212 for out-of-state students which is a 2.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Cleveland State University has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $30,015 for in-state and $30,142 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law page.
Cleveland State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,863 $18,438$17,767
2023-2024$11,118$18,821$18,530
Change % 2023-20242.35%2.08%4.29%
2024-2025$11,379$19,212$19,326
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Cleveland State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Cleveland State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $521 for Ohio residents and $744 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $604 for Ohio residents and $1,032 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$506$723
2023-2024$521$744
2024-2025$536$766
Graduate2022-2023$590$1,011
2023-2024$604$1,032
2024-2025$618$1,053
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Cleveland State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Cleveland State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Cleveland State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Cleveland State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Cleveland State University$12,613$17,973
Youngstown State University$10,791$11,151
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee$10,020$22,020
Northern Kentucky University$10,896$21,480
Oakland University$14,694$23,188
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay$8,342$16,929

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Cleveland State?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Cleveland State is $54,124 for Ohio residents and $77,089 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$12,970$13,337$13,715$14,103$54,124
Out-of-State$18,478$18,998$19,532$20,081$77,089
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$13,337$13,715$14,103$14,502$55,656
Out-of-State$18,998$19,532$20,081$20,645$79,256
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$13,715$14,103$14,502$14,912$57,232
Out-of-State$19,532$20,081$20,645$21,226$81,484
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$14,103$14,502$14,912$15,334$58,852
Out-of-State$20,081$20,645$21,226$21,822$83,774
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$14,502$14,912$15,334$15,769$60,517
Out-of-State$20,645$21,226$21,822$22,436$86,129

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $137,423 for Ohio residents and $160,387 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Cleveland State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$32,943$33,867$34,792$35,742$137,423
Out-of-State$38,451$39,528$40,635$41,773$160,387
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$33,867$34,818$35,768$36,745$141,281
Out-of-State$39,528$40,635$41,773$42,944$164,880
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$34,818$35,795$36,772$37,777$145,247
Out-of-State$40,635$41,773$42,944$44,147$169,499
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$35,795$36,800$37,805$38,837$149,324
Out-of-State$41,773$42,944$44,147$45,383$174,247
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$36,800$37,833$38,866$39,927$153,516
Out-of-State$42,944$44,147$45,383$46,655$179,128

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $101,051 for Ohio residents and $124,015 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Cleveland State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$23,850$24,774$25,699$26,649$101,051
Out-of-State$29,358$30,435$31,542$32,680$124,015
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$24,774$25,725$26,675$27,652$104,909
Out-of-State$30,435$31,542$32,680$33,851$128,508
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$25,725$26,702$27,679$28,684$108,875
Out-of-State$31,542$32,680$33,851$35,054$133,127
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$26,702$27,707$28,712$29,744$112,952
Out-of-State$32,680$33,851$35,054$36,290$137,875
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$27,707$28,740$29,773$30,834$117,144
Out-of-State$33,851$35,054$36,290$37,562$142,756

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Cleveland State University.
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Cleveland State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$12,613$900$18,530$17,973$900 $18,530
Graduate$11,118 $900$18,530$18,821 $900$18,530
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