by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at Cleveland State University, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
In this report, you’ll find:
For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $537 per credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $766 for every credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $537 | $766 |
Bear in mind this is the listed per-credit-hour price and excludes any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Cleveland State University are shown below.
Required fees account for came to $116 in-state and $116 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,872 | $18,394 |
| Fees | $116 | $116 |
| Total | $12,988 | $18,510 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board costs.
This is how tuition at Cleveland State University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,600 | $16,542 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,144 | $17,359 |
| One Year Ago | $12,503 | $17,863 |
| Most Recent Year | $12,872 | $18,394 |
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $19,060 the year after.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
For more on financial aid at Cleveland State University, visit the Cleveland State University Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Cleveland State University Tuition & Fees page.