Value signal
Out-of-state value
OOS tuition below the public-university average.
This school$18k
Public 4-yr OOS avg$28k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$12,613
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,973
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,760
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,920
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$27,373
Net price (after aid)$16,065
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$13,058
$30k – $48k$14,122
$48k – $75k$16,697
$75k – $110k$19,512
$110k+$22,320
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$52,131
Median debt at graduation$21,797
Est. monthly loan payment$231
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants39%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans47%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
49%
Freshman Retention
69%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$21.8k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$12.6k
Out-of-state
$18k
below avg
Net price
$16.1k
below avg
Pell
39%
above avg
Median debt
$21.8k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$52.1k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (33)
Natural Sciences
Environmental ScienceBiologyChemistryPhysics
Social Sciences
PsychologyPolitical ScienceEconomicsSociology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Data ScienceWeb Development
Admissions
Acceptance rate
95%
SAT range
880 - 1080
ACT range
17 - 25
Campus & Student Life
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Cleveland, OH 44115
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About Cleveland State University
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- Where is Cleveland State University located?
- Cleveland State University is located in Cleveland, OH, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Cleveland State University?
- Cleveland State University is a public university based in OH. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Cleveland State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Cleveland State University is approximately 95%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Cleveland State University?
- Cleveland State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $12,613 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Cleveland State University?
- Cleveland State University reports total enrollment of approximately 13,731 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Cleveland State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Cleveland State University.
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