by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Cleveland State University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Cleveland State University was awarded 12 badges in the 2026 rankings.
College Factual ranked Cleveland State University as #1,062 out of 3,449 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list.
Cleveland State University is also ranked #35 on the Best Colleges in Ohio list.
Cleveland State University has an acceptance rate of 91%, so it is easier to gain admission to this school than some others. Still, the admissions staff will examine your application closely to make sure you’re a good fit for Cleveland State University.
With a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1, Cleveland State University is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it’s a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Cleveland State University is 53%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Cleveland State University is 69%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Cleveland State University the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 49%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Cleveland State University.
During the most recent academic year, there were 9,077 undergraduates at Cleveland State University.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Cleveland State University.
The typical net cost at Cleveland State University is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Cleveland State University
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13,058 | $14,122 | $16,697 | $19,512 | $22,320 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Cleveland State University, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At Cleveland State University, approximately 74% of students took out student loans averaging $7,565 a year. That adds up to $30,260 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 6.2%. Although this is lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, you’ll still want to keep this in mind when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Cleveland State University.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Cleveland State University make around $52,131 per year during the early years of their employment. This is right on par with the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Cleveland State University make the most money.
Cleveland State University is an public institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of Cleveland State University.
Contact details for Cleveland State University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2214 |
| Phone: | 2166872000 |
| Website: | www.csuohio.edu/ |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/clevelandstateuniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/CLE_State |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 27 majors graduated from Cleveland State University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,883 | NA |
| Information Science | 276 | $52,776 |
| Business Administration & Management | 248 | $58,055 |
| Computer Science | 237 | NA |
| General Psychology | 225 | $28,713 |
| Nursing | 196 | $57,576 |
| Social Work | 167 | $37,816 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 163 | $32,732 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 147 | $65,947 |
| Law | 112 | $48,944 |
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
5,278 students took at least one online class at Cleveland State University.
Learn more about online learning at Cleveland State University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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