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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
2.7Above Average
95%
Open Admissions
49%
Graduation
About Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University is a public four-year institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. With an enrollment of approximately 9,077 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 95%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 49%. Graduates earn a median salary of $52,131 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $16,065 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
95%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
49%
Enrollment
9,077
Total students
Median Earnings
$52,131
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$12,613
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,973
Per year
Average Net Price
$16,065
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
17 – 25
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
25th
17
Median
23
75th
25
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$17,973/yr
In-State Tuition$12,613/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$16,065/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$64,260
10-Year Earnings
$521,310
ROI Multiple
8.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Cleveland State University
Student Outcomes
49%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$52k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
9,077
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
