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Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH · Public
At a glance

91.3%

Acceptance rate

980

SAT Average

$16,065

Avg net price

9,077

Enrollment

Academic profile
SAT Average980
Degrees awarded
College athletics

NCAA program details

Primary division
Division I
Primary conference
Horizon League
Projected sponsored sports16
Men's BasketballMen's FencingMen's GolfMen's LacrosseMen's SoccerMen's Swimming & DivingMen's TennisWomen's Basketball

Athletic participation

368 unique student-athletes · 17 varsity teams

Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Rolling admission

FAFSA due Feb 15

No deadline

· Apply with the college's application or Common App

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$12,872
Required fees
$116
Food and housing
$15,104
Books and supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$3,700
Total
$32,792
Total by year
  1. $27,97719–20
  2. $28,44520–21
  3. $30,17921–22
  4. $30,82122–23
  5. $32,04323–24
  6. $32,79224–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $16,065 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid and paid in-state tuition.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation33%
6-year graduation49%
Retention rate69%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$52,131
Median debt$21,797
Campus
Enrollment9,077
Student-faculty ratio16:1
SettingCity