Cleveland State University is a public 4-year college in Cleveland, Ohio with 8,969 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants, costs an average of $13,754 a year after grants and graduates 51% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Cleveland State University acceptance rate and admissions
Cleveland State University admitted 91% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Cleveland State University application deadlines 2026-27
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Deadline
Rolling admission
Applications reviewed as they arrive
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Cleveland State University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Cleveland State University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$13,262
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$18,946
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$15,614
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$27,436
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$13,754
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $13,754 a year after grants and scholarships, $13,682 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Cleveland State University graduation rate, earnings and debt
51%finished within 6 years70%came back for year two46%get a Pell Grant
51% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $56,979 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $22,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Cleveland State University$56,979
Ohio median, public 4-year$56,258
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
Cleveland State University$22,000
Ohio median$20,500
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 39% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Cleveland State University majors and what graduates earn
Cleveland State University awarded bachelor's degrees in 68 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($100,385).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Cleveland State University
70 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at Cleveland State University?
Cleveland State University admitted 91% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Cleveland State University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $13,262 for in-state students and $18,946 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $13,754 a year in 2024-25.
Is Cleveland State University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Cleveland State University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Cleveland State University?
51% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Cleveland State University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $56,979 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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