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Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$44,625

Acceptance Rate

96%

Graduation Rate

49%

Annual Tuition

$12,613

At a Glance

Total Students

9,077

Retention Rate

69%

Faculty Ratio

16

Financial Aid

47%

Median Debt

$21,797

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Cleveland State University is a public institution with a high acceptance rate of 95.5%. The university enrolls 9,077 students. The average in-state tuition is $12,613. About 46.9% of students receive financial aid.

Graduation rates are 48.9%, with a retention rate of 69.1%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $43,332, increasing to $44,625 after five years and $52,131 after ten years. The median student debt is $21,797.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$43k

1 YEAR

$45k

5 YEARS

$52k

10 YEARS

Top 54% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Cleveland State University alumni earn $43,332. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $44,625. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn $52,131. The median debt for graduates is $21,797. Nearly 47% of students receive financial aid.

Cleveland State University has a 95.5% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 48.9%. The retention rate is 69.1%. The in-state tuition is $12,613. The total student population is 9,077.

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Campus Location

Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland, OH 44115-2214

Cleveland State University is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cleveland State University has an acceptance rate of 95.5%.