Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH · Public · 8,969 undergrads (medium, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,958 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $13,561 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $14,727 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $15,690 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,378 |
| All incomes (average) | $14,764 |
Sticker tuition: $12,988 in-state, $18,510 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- 23
- Students with Pell grants
- 41%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 51%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $52,131
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,797
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business23%
Health & Nursing20%
Engineering9%
Psychology8%
Social Sciences6%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Computer Science4%
Communications & Media4%
Education4%
Biology & Life Sciences4%
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