Cleveland State University
Public four-year university in Cleveland, OH that costs an average of $13,754 a year after financial aid, admits 91% of applicants and graduates 51% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$13,754
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
51%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$56,979
PublicLarge city8,969 undergraduates
Cost of Cleveland State University
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $27,436 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $13,262 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $18,946 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $15,614 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Average net price after aid | $13,754 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $10,230 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $13,389 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $19,883 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,297 |
| $110,001+ | $16,567 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Cleveland State University's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 91% |
|---|---|
| Test scores | Neither required nor recommended |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 51% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 70% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $48,382 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $56,979 |
| Rank in Ohio (earnings) | 40th of 73 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $22,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $250 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 46% |
| Students with federal loans | 53% |
Majors and programs at Cleveland State University
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (74)
Certificate programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | — | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (62)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 19 | $100,141 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 121 | $88,414 | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 547 | $82,442 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 347 | $80,046 | $36,256 |
| Civil Engineering | 77 | $77,677 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 5 | $70,652 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 51 | $68,791 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 52 | $67,518 | $24,461 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 40 | $62,712 | $29,750 |
| Public Health | 20 | $60,540 | — |
| Public Administration | 44 | $55,481 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 63 | $54,159 | $50,002 |
| Social Work | 229 | $53,731 | $39,500 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $50,897 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 53 | $50,529 | $28,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 51 | $49,492 | $44,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 43 | $48,013 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 36 | $46,334 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 62 | $46,257 | $52,787 |
| Applied Mathematics | 8 | — | — |
| Applied Statistics | 9 | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Biology | 13 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 25 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 22 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 5 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 5 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 24 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 7 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 34 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 331 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 17 | — | — |
| Economics | 6 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 2 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 7 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 23 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 103 | — | — |
| Engineering Mechanics | 1 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 10 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 1 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 2 | — | — |
| History | 10 | — | — |
| Human Services | 20 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 39 | — | — |
| Marketing | 1 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 9 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 73 | — | $57,762 |
| Museology/Museum Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Music | 15 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 12 | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Physics | 11 | — | — |
| Psychology | 55 | — | $41,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 10 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | — | — |
| Sociology | 9 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 6 | — | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 14 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (10)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 16 | $69,651 | — |
| Biology | 5 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 5 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering | 16 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | $61,500 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 2 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 157 | $74,513 | $73,942 |
| Law | 231 | $71,413 | $77,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 10 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 24 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 13 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Ohio
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Akron Main Campus | Akron | $13,072 | 60% | $51,221 |
| University of Toledo | Toledo | $16,406 | 92% | $55,537 |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown | $9,161 | 84% | $46,691 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | Dayton | $13,715 | 96% | $53,497 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | Bowling Green | $21,453 | 81% | $52,269 |
| Miami University-Oxford | Oxford | $29,447 | 75% | $63,814 |
| Kent State University at Kent | Kent | $20,294 | 86% | $51,178 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | Athens | $20,666 | 85% | $61,938 |
About Cleveland State University
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Cleveland, OH |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 8,969 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | csuohio.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cleveland State University's acceptance rate?
Cleveland State University admits 91% of applicants.
How much does Cleveland State University cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $27,436 a year (tuition and fees: $13,262 in-state, $18,946 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,754 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,230.
How much do Cleveland State University graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $56,979 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 40th of 73 similar colleges in Ohio. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer engineering ($75,587 a year after graduation).
What is Cleveland State University's graduation rate?
51% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 70% of first-year students return for a second year.