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Cleveland State University admits 91% of those who apply, which makes it open to most applicants. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The midpoint ACT score is 23 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from Ohio | $13,262 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $18,946 |
| Room and meals on campus | $15,614 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $27,436 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $13,754 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is 23% below the median net price of colleges in Ohio on this site ($17,802). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $10,230 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $13,389 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $19,883 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $17,297 |
| Above $110,000 | $16,567 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | OH median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 70% | 72% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 51% | 47% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $56,979 | $55,997 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $22,000 | $21,500 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Ohio and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
46% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 53% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 54% women and 46% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 9 of the 117 colleges in Ohio on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 1,006.
Other colleges in Ohio of a similar size
- University of Akron Main CampusAkron, public
- University of ToledoToledo, public
- Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown, public
- University of DaytonDayton, private nonprofit
- Wright State University-Main CampusDayton, public
- Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, private nonprofit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Cleveland State University?
Cleveland State University admits 91% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Cleveland State University?
Published tuition and fees are $13,262 a year for students from Ohio and $18,946 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Cleveland State University?
51% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.