At a glance
Average net price
$14,764
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
50.6%
Admission rate
91%
Undergrad size
8,969
In-state tuition
$12,988
Out-of-state tuition
$18,510
Cost of attendance
$27,159
Median earnings (10y)
$52,131
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 70.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
23 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (23%), stem (21%), health (21%).
- STEM21%
- Health21%
- Business20%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences23%
- Health professions20.9%~1,871 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business20.2%~1,808 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology9.1%~816 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering8.7%~782 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences7.1%~639 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~576 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication5.3%~471 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science4.1%~370 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education3.8%~336 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~257 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~252 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.0%~177 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~139 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.3%~114 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.0%~88 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~84 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.6%~55 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~38 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~38 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.3%~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Science tech0.1%~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 445 | $26,208 | $25,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 442 | $56,520 | $27,500 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 416 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 408 | $69,187 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 295 | $31,821 | $27,000 |
| Law. | First professional | 254 | $48,944 | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 212 | $41,233 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 201 | $35,505 | $26,750 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 194 | $29,683 | $26,144 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 190 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 174 | $39,814 | $24,219 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 173 | $41,471 | $29,001 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 169 | $60,104 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 159 | $44,473 | $25,250 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 138 | $34,543 | $25,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 133 | $30,859 | $33,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 132 | $23,597 | $26,774 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 132 | $44,661 | $24,365 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 131 | $31,881 | $27,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 118 | $40,088 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 116 | — | $23,365 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 111 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 109 | $54,498 | $29,750 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 90 | $31,197 | $27,500 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 88 | $41,052 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 85 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 82 | $71,395 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 81 | $27,636 | $22,375 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's | 79 | $70,841 | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Master's | 76 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 72 | $67,483 | $27,000 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 72 | $27,188 | $20,738 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 71 | $28,003 | $21,965 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 71 | $44,914 | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | Bachelor's | 68 | $33,712 | $32,083 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 67 | $56,703 | $28,826 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 65 | $52,008 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 64 | $24,171 | $25,831 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 63 | $26,687 | $24,357 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 60 | $58,072 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University is a large institution located in Cleveland, Ohio, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 8,969 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Cleveland State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,764 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $12,988 for in-state students and $18,510 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $27,159 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 50.6%, a above-average completion outcome. 70.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $52,131 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Cleveland State University confers degrees and certificates across 23 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (23% of credentials), stem (21% of credentials), health (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Cleveland State University accepts 91% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Cleveland, Ohio (city), Cleveland State University draws students from across Ohio and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Cleveland State University
Q.How much does Cleveland State University cost?
The average net price at Cleveland State University is $14,764 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $27,159.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Cleveland State University?
Cleveland State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 50.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Cleveland State University?
Cleveland State University admits 91% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Cleveland State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Cleveland State University graduate earns $52,131 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Cleveland State University?
Published tuition is $12,988 in-state and $18,510 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Cleveland State University located?
Cleveland State University is located in Cleveland, Ohio (ZIP 44115).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Cleveland State University at their official website.