Cleveland State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Cleveland State University is a large four-year, public school with 14,385 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1964 and is one of the 11 schools located in Cleveland, Ohio.

Academic Offerings

Cleveland State University will give you the option to obtain a bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
120
Cleveland State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 120 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Education, Management, Engineering, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Cleveland State University student retention rate is relatively low at 69% (close to Ohio average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
69%
Fair
The graduation rate at Cleveland State University is below average: 50%. Around 39% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Cleveland State University is decent -- 16:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is fairly high, about $17,400 per year. The additional fees at Cleveland State University not covered by tuition are about $200; this totals $17,600 per year.

Read the details about Cleveland State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
85%
Easy
According to recent data, 11,570 applications were submitted and 9,872 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Cleveland State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,100
High
Cleveland State University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Cleveland State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Cleveland State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,100 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is high -- about $9,100 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Cleveland State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Cleveland State University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Cleveland State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio
44115-2214, USA
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