Acceptance
91%
In-State
$12,988
Grad Rate (4yr)
34%
Retention
70%
Earnings
$52,131
AI Overview
Cleveland State University brings an urban edge to learning, with standout programs in natural resources conservation and cultural studies that reflect the city's environmental revival and rich multicultural fabric. Located in downtown Cleveland, the campus pulses with engaged, career-focused students who balance academics with real-world experience through extensive co-op opportunities with local businesses and nonprofits. With a 95% acceptance rate, CSU champions accessibility—perfect for self-motivated students ready to seize opportunities in an unpretentious, city-integrated environment.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$12,988
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,510
Room & Board
$15,104
Average Net Price
$14,764
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
41%
Take Federal Loans
74%
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,797
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$52,131Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$21,797Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer Science
68 graduates
$100,385
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
10 graduates
$88,732
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Engineering
31 graduates
$88,595
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
44 graduates
$87,713
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
83 graduates
$85,184
4 yrs after graduation
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
34 graduates
$83,938
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
211 graduates
$82,201
4 yrs after graduation
Chemical Engineering
32 graduates
$81,185
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
63 graduates
$73,669
4 yrs after graduation
Civil Engineering
66 graduates
$73,575
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
94+ programsAnd 82 more programs available
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