Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH
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Acceptance Rate
95%
Enrollment
9,077
Graduation Rate
49%
Student-Faculty Ratio
15:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,131
Retention Rate
69%

Admissions

ACT Range (25th–75th)1725
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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$12,613
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,973
Avg Net Price
$16,065
Room & Board
$14,760
Total COA
$26,310
Median Debt
$21,797

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$13,058
$30,001–48,000
$14,122
$48,001–75,000
$16,697
$75,001–110,000
$19,512
$110,001+
$22,320
Pell Grant Rate: 39%
Federal Loan Rate: 47%

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Sticker Price$32,733
Estimated Net Price$16,065 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
49%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,131
Retention Rate
69%
Median Debt
$21,797

Top Programs

Health Professions
20.4%
Business & Marketing
16.8%
Engineering
11.1%
Psychology
8.8%
Social Sciences
7.6%
Communication
6.1%
Visual & Performing Arts
5.9%
Education
4.1%
Computer Science
4.0%
Biology
3.5%

Demographics

Men 47%Women 53%
White
57.8%
Black
16.4%
Hispanic
9.1%
Asian
4.0%
Two or More
4.9%
International
6.0%

Application Info

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App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.