Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland State, founded in 1964, is a public university. Its 82-acre campus is located in downtown Cleveland.
Website: www.csuohio.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 88% of 8,351 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.37
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- ACT Composite
- 22 average
19-25 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- In-state: $21,696
Out-of-state: $25,747 - Tuition and Fees
- In-state: $9,696
Out-of-state: $13,747 - Room and Board
- $12,000
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 46%
- Average Freshman Award
- $8,997
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $28,938
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 546
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 34% of classes
10-19 students: 26% of classes
20-29 students: 18% of classes
30-39 students: 11% of classes
40-49 students: 7% of classes
50-99 students: 3% of classes
Over 100 students: 0% of classes
Campus Life
- Cleveland Population
- 390,928
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Cleveland, OH
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 6% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Hagar/Helga
- Sororities
- 1% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 1% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
3.6% Asian
17.1% Black/African-American
6.0% Hispanic/Latino
3.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
67.5% White
1.6% Unknown - International Students
- 5.0% from 96 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 70.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- Not reported
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 78%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Science | 3 | |
Foreign Language | 2 | |
Social Studies | 3 | |
History | ||
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 10 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 2121 Euclid Avenue
- City, State, Zip
- Cleveland, OH 44115
- Phone
- (216) 523-7416
- Fax
- (216) 687-9366
- admissions@csuohio.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- $40
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling
- Accept Offer of Admission
- Not reported
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Action Deadline
- May 1
- Early Action Notification
- Not reported
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 88% of 8,351 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 89% of 5,020 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 87% of 3,331 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 2,761 (38%) of 7,359 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 1,478 (33%) of 4,449 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 1,283 (44%) of 2,910 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Not reported
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.37
- 3.75 and Above
- 25%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 14%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 15%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 15%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 23%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 8%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 22 average
19-25 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 4%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 29%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 53%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 15%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 15%
Top quarter: 39%
Top half: 71% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- In-state: $21,696
Out-of-state: $25,747 - Tuition and Fees
- In-state: $9,696
Out-of-state: $13,747 - Room and Board
- $12,000
- Books and Supplies
- Not reported
- Other Expenses
- Not reported
- Payment Plans
- Installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline February 15
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning January 31
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 003032 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,622 (84.6%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 1,356 (84.8%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 1,329 (98.2%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 144 (8.5%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 46%
- Average Award
- $8,997
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 1,146 (88.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,501
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 982 (76.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,422
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 78 (6.0%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 207 (10.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,722
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 7,505 (81.8%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 6,574 (87.6%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 6,441 (97.7%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 658 (6.4%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 47%
- Average Award
- $9,163
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 5,286 (80.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,171
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 4,971 (80.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,248
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 306 (3.8%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 767 (8.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,161
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 60%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $28,938
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 6.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- 1.0%
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Available
- Other Loans
- Alternative loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Applied Art and Design, Creative Writing, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Cheerleading/Drum Major
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children of Faculty/Staff, Out-of-State Students
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $3,686
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- African-American/Black Studies
- Anthropology
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Audiology/Audiologist
- Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Engineering, General
- Communication, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminology
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
- Finance, General
- French Language and Literature
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- History, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Labor and Industrial Relations
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Organizational Communication, General
- Organizational Leadership
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Philosophy
- Physician Assistant
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Nursing Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Sciences, Other
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Women's Studies
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Social sciences
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- None
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Some online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 546
- Part-Time Faculty
- 632
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 41%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 34% of classes
10-19 students: 26% of classes
20-29 students: 18% of classes
30-39 students: 11% of classes
40-49 students: 7% of classes
50-99 students: 3% of classes
Over 100 students: 0% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 41% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 32% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 23% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Not accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 759,784
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 736
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Laws, Master of Education, Master of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Accelerated Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Urban Planning and Development, Master of Business Administration, Master of Labor Relations and Human Resources, Master of Science, Master of Legal Studies, Executive Master of Business Administration
Master's Programs of Study
- Applied Statistics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Economic Development
- Economics
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Environmental Sciences
- Geographic Information Systems
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Historic Preservation
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial and Labor Relations
- Law
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Molecular Medicine
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Physics
- Psychology--General
- Real Estate
- Social Work
- Spanish
- Sustainable Development
- Urban Studies
- Urban and Regional Planning
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Engineering, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Law
- Mechanical Engineering
- Molecular Medicine
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Psychology--General
- Urban Education
Location and Setting
- Cleveland Population
- 390,928
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Cleveland, OH
- Campus Size
- 85 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 17.6 average low in January, 78.3 average high in September
- Rain
- 155 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 1 mile(s) from campus in Cleveland
- Nearest Train Station
- 2 mile(s) from campus in Cleveland
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Coed housing, disabled student housing
- Students in College Housing
- 6% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 94%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
- Campus Watch, CSU Alert Notification System, Community Emergency and Response Team (CERT)
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Hagar/Helga
- School Colors
- Green and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | x | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | ||
Fencing | x | x | x | x |
Golf | x | x | x | |
Lacrosse | x | |||
Soccer | x | x | x | |
Softball | x | x | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x | x | x |
Tennis | x | x | x | |
Track And Field | x | x | ||
Volleyball | x | x | ||
Wrestling | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Fencing | x | x |
Golf | x | |
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | x | |
Softball | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Wrestling |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | |
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Lacrosse | x | |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | |
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling | x | x |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, cross-country running, fencing, golf, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wrestling
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, black student union, chinese students and scholars association, through the cross campus ministries, student nurses association, joint engineering council
- Sororities
- 1% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 1% of men participate
- ROTC
- Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 12,306
- Women
- 6,603 (53.7%)
- Men
- 5,703 (46.3%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 9,268
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
3.6% Asian
17.1% Black/African-American
6.0% Hispanic/Latino
3.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
67.5% White
1.6% Unknown - International Students.
- 5.0% from 96 countries
- Average Age
- 25
- All Graduate Students
- 4,301
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 70.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- Not reported
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- Not reported
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 40.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 78%
- Average Starting Salary
- 78%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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