Cleveland State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #793 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #250 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #222 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #2 of 5 | In Cleveland |
| #51 of 1,187 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 160 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 9,776
- Graduates
- 4,609
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.csuohio.edu
Cleveland State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Cleveland State University has an acceptance rate of 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 91% | 96% |
| Applicants | 11,570 | 3,567 | 6,877 |
| Admissions | 9,872 | 3,245 | 6,619 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,628 | 597 | 1,029 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 26 | 13 | 13 |
5,578 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,576 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
351 or 21%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 880
or below
75% of them
had 1130
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Cleveland State University are 880-1130 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
664 or 40%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Cleveland State University are 18-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 7732 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 2175 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 2068 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 984 (7%) |
| Asian | 505 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 479 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 403 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,436
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $12,144 | $10,627 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,144 | $10,627 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,359 | $18,202 |
| Fee in-district | $110 | $236 |
| Fee in-state | $110 | $236 |
| Fee out-of-state | $110 | $236 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,011 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,197 |
| Room charge | $9,077 |
| Meal charge | $5,120 |
Cleveland State University majors
Cleveland State University has granted 2,371 bachelor's degrees across 70 programs, 1,251 master's across 65 programs, and 205 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Cleveland State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 81 | 207 | 1 |
| Psychology, General | 221 | 20 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 230 | ||
| Social Work | 70 | 95 | |
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 153 | 9 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 34 | 116 | |
| Accounting | 98 | 37 | |
| Law | 135 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 86 | 38 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 107 | 4 | 3 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 92 | ||
| Computer Science | 48 | 35 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 83 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 43 | 37 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 70 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 70 | ||
| Finance, General | 68 | ||
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 50 | 17 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 58 | ||
| Criminology | 57 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 50 | 6 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist | 26 | 29 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 28 | 25 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 43 | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 36 | 8 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 43 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 34 | 7 | 1 |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 40 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 38 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 35 | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 21 | 16 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 34 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 31 | ||
| History, General | 21 | 9 | |
| Public Administration | 11 | 19 | |
| Business Statistics | 29 | ||
| Environmental Science | 26 | 3 | |
| Physician Assistant | 29 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 27 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 27 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 27 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 15 | 4 | 6 |
| Sociology, General | 16 | 8 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | 13 | |
| Health Occupations Teacher Education | 23 | ||
| Music, General | 17 | 5 | |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 20 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 20 | ||
| Graphic Design | 17 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 | 9 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 16 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 16 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 10 | 5 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 14 | ||
| Education, General | 13 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 13 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | 4 | |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 12 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 12 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 12 | ||
| Engineering, General | 11 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 11 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 10 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 10 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 10 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 9 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 8 | ||
| Economics, General | 5 | 3 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | ||
| Philosophy | 8 | ||
| Public Health, General | 8 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 6 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 6 | ||
| Creative Writing | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | 1 | |
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 5 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 5 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 5 | ||
| Dance, General | 5 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 5 | ||
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 5 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Human Services, General | 5 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 4 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 4 | ||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Linguistics | 3 | ||
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Arabic Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 2 | ||
| Museology & Museum Studies | 2 | ||
| Optics & Optical Sciences | 2 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | ||
| Biology & Biotechnology Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Women's Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,371 | 1,251 | 205 |
Cleveland State University has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 47% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Cleveland State University is a world-class research university with 18,221 scientific papers published and 310,359 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Political Science, Medicine, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 255 | 1016 |
| 1992 | 277 | 1175 |
| 1993 | 253 | 1297 |
| 1994 | 230 | 1288 |
| 1995 | 288 | 1509 |
| 1996 | 297 | 1670 |
| 1997 | 245 | 1756 |
| 1998 | 269 | 2199 |
| 1999 | 233 | 2242 |
| 2000 | 327 | 2726 |
| 2001 | 257 | 2802 |
| 2002 | 371 | 3516 |
| 2003 | 366 | 4027 |
| 2004 | 363 | 4294 |
| 2005 | 399 | 5020 |
| 2006 | 397 | 5813 |
| 2007 | 500 | 6505 |
| 2008 | 650 | 7468 |
| 2009 | 632 | 8771 |
| 2010 | 608 | 9830 |
| 2011 | 622 | 11105 |
| 2012 | 565 | 12730 |
| 2013 | 541 | 13855 |
| 2014 | 632 | 14583 |
| 2015 | 630 | 14738 |
| 2016 | 697 | 15236 |
| 2017 | 729 | 15769 |
| 2018 | 624 | 17110 |
| 2019 | 522 | 18076 |
| 2020 | 616 | 20882 |
| 2021 | 623 | 22704 |
| 2022 | 534 | 22296 |
| 2023 | 530 | 21565 |
Cleveland State University alumni
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Stipe Miocic
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Stipe Miocic is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former two time UFC Heavyweight Champion. As of November 14, 2023, he is #4 in the UFC heavyweight rankings.
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Tim Russert
- Occupations
- writerlawyertelevision presenterreporterjournalist
- Biography
-
Timothy John Russert was an American television journalist and lawyer who appeared for more than 16 years as the longest-serving moderator of NBC's Meet the Press. He was a senior vice president at NBC News, Washington bureau chief and also hosted an eponymous CNBC/MSNBC weekend interview program. He was a frequent correspondent and guest on NBC's The Today Show and Hardball. Russert covered several presidential elections, and he presented the NBC News/Wall Street Journal survey on the NBC Nightly News during the 2008 U.S. presidential election. Time magazine included Russert in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2008. Russert was posthumously revealed as a 30-year source for syndicated columnist Robert Novak.
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Dennis Kucinich
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Dennis John Kucinich is an American politician. Originally a Democrat, Kucinich served as U.S. Representative from Ohio's 10th congressional district from 1997 to 2013. From 1977 to 1979, he served a term as mayor of Cleveland, where he narrowly survived a recall election and successfully fought an effort to sell the municipal electric utility before losing his reelection contest to George Voinovich.
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Nina Turner
- Occupations
- politicianhistorian
- Biography
-
Nina Hudson Turner is an American politician and television personality. A member of the Democratic Party, she was a Cleveland City Council member from 2006 to 2008 and a member of the Ohio Senate from 2008 until 2014. Turner was the Democratic nominee for Ohio Secretary of State in 2014, but lost in the general election against incumbent Jon Husted, receiving 35.5 percent of the vote. A self-described democratic socialist, her politics have been variously described as progressive, left-wing, or far-left.
General info
| Founded | 1964 |
|---|---|
| Colors | forest green, white |
| Academic calendar | September to June. Law, August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 1,707 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2121 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio, 44115-2214 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 373,000 |
| Phone | 2166872000 |