Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Cleveland State University is a public institution in Cleveland with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 980, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 9.1K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,131 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,065.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Fenn College
History & Fun Facts
- •History Public education in Cleveland was first started in 1870, when Cleveland YMCA began to offer free classes.
- •By 1921, the program had grown enough to become separate from YMCA, being renamed Cleveland YMCA School of Technology.
- •This is now regarded as Fenn College's founding date, although the college would not be formally renamed until 1929.
- •In 1964, the State of Ohio purchased the entirety of Fenn College's campus in downtown Cleveland and established a commuter college that targeted area residents.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
53.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,333
Programs (160)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
69%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
69
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OH state average + large city premium