Ohio

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1964Large citySEVP certified
Cleveland State University campus
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About

Cleveland State University (CSU) is a public research university in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1964 and opened for classes in 1965 after acquiring the entirety of Fenn College, a private school that had been in operation since 1923. CSU absorbed the Cleveland-Marshall School of Law in 1969. Today it is part of the University System of Ohio, has more than 120,000 alumni, and offers over 200 academic programs amongst eight colleges. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$18,946
Estimated total for international students
US$33,120
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$13,262
Total cost for in-state students
US$27,436
Net price calculatorcsuohio.edu (opens in a new tab)

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
8,969
Graduate students
4,592
International undergraduates
6%
Students per teacher
16 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
91%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$56,979

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (158)

Bachelor's degrees74 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyBiology, GeneralBiology/Biotechnology Technologies/TechniciansBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminologyDanceData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial Sciences, OtherSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasUrban Studies/Affairs
Master's degrees62 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesApplied MathematicsApplied StatisticsBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCurriculum and InstructionEconomicsEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering MechanicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesHuman Services, GeneralInformation Science/StudiesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMuseology/Museum StudiesMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPhysicsPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageUrban Studies/Affairs
Doctoral degrees10 subjects
Biology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryComputer ScienceEducation, GeneralEngineering, GeneralHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInformation Science/StudiesRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsUrban Studies/Affairs
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)3 subjects
LawRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Undergraduate certificates5 subjects
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesMarketingMedical Illustration and InformaticsPublic AdministrationReal Estate
Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject
Human Resources Management and Services
Graduate certificates3 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEducational Administration and SupervisionLegal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.