Cleveland State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,872

2.95% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$16,230

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.0269%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

91.3%

11,050 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

14,074

73.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

50.6%

984 Graduates

About

Cleveland State University is a higher education institution located in Cuyahoga County, OH. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Cleveland State University were Information Science (247 degrees awarded), Computer Science (176 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (144 degrees).

In 2024, 3,883 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cleveland State University. 55.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,143 degrees), 5.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (392 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cleveland State University is $12,872, which is $−19,048 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Cleveland State University was 0.0269%, corresponding to 1 out of the 3,724 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Cleveland State University is $12,872, which is $19,048 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,230.

In 2024, 70% of undergraduate students attending Cleveland State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,872

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cleveland State University was $12,872. The cost of tuition at Cleveland State University is $−19,048 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Cleveland State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,230

2024 Value

0.472%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Cleveland State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,230. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Cleveland State University grew by 0.472%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cleveland State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,840

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cleveland State University was of $14,840 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.34% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies increased by 12.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Cleveland State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Cleveland State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.78% with respect to 2023, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cleveland State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0269%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Cleveland State University was 0.0269%, which represents 1 out of the 3724 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Cleveland State University received 11,050 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 7.55% annual growth. Out of those 11,050 applicants, 10,089 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.3% acceptance rate.

There were 14,074 students enrolled at Cleveland State University in 2024. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Cleveland State University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

10,089

Accepted Out of 11,050

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Cleveland State University was 91.3% (10,089 admissions from 11,050 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 95.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 7.55%, while admissions grew by 2.84%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Cleveland State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

21%

Submission Percentage (2022)

351

Scores Submitted (2022)

21% of enrolled first-time students at Cleveland State University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Cleveland State University had a total enrollment of 14,074 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Cleveland State University is 10,369 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,705. This means that 73.7% of students enrolled at Cleveland State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cleveland State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.9% White, 16.3% Black or African American, 7.45% Hispanic or Latino, 3.82% Two or More Races, 3.5% Asian, 0.192% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0355% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Cleveland State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.7%), followed by White Male (28.1%) and Black or African American Female (10.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.6%), followed by White Male (9.45%) and Black or African American Female (5.92%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cleveland State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,074 students. The full-time enrollment at Cleveland State University is 10,369 and the part-time enrollment is 3,705. This means that 73.7% of students enrolled at Cleveland State University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Cleveland State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Cleveland State University was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Cleveland State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Cleveland State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
7,164 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,288 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,049 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cleveland State University is 50.9% White, 16.3% Black or African American, 7.45% Hispanic or Latino, 3.82% Two or More Races, 3.5% Asian, 0.192% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0355% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 612 students (4.35%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 413 more women than men received degrees from Cleveland State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cleveland State University is white (2,143 degrees awarded). There were 5.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (392 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Cleveland State University is Information Science (247 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (176 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (144 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Cleveland State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (210 degrees awarded), Engineering (421 degrees), and Legal (138 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cleveland State University are Software developers (1,093,481 people), Other managers (454,374 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (399,556 people), Civil engineers (317,385 people), and Mechanical engineers (223,750 people).

The most specialized majors at Cleveland State University in 2024 are Public Administration and Social Service (210 degrees awarded), Engineering (421 degrees), Legal (138 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (518 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (40 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cleveland State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Cleveland State University are Public Administration and Social Service (210 degrees awarded), Engineering (421 degrees), Legal (138 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (518 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (40 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cleveland State University are Computer Systems Design (1,079,522 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (510,045 people), Construction (362,844 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (302,016 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (256,333 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Cleveland State University.

Most Common (2024)

General Psychology
196 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
182 degrees awarded
Other Clinical Laboratory & Allied Health Professions
160 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Cleveland State University was General Psychology with 196 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Cleveland State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,735

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,148

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,735 degrees were awarded to men at Cleveland State University, which is 0.808 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,148).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Cleveland State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 204 degrees were awarded to men at Cleveland State University in Information Science, which is 2.83 times more than the 72 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 183 degrees were awarded to men at Cleveland State University in General Psychology, which is 4.36 times more than the 42 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 31% of students graduating from Cleveland State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (60.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Cleveland State University is Female and White (60.4% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.12% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,143 degrees awarded
Black or African American
392 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
226 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cleveland State University is white (2,143 degrees awarded). There were 5.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (392 degrees).

2.91% of degree recipients (113 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,662 degrees awarded
White Female
1,648 degrees awarded
White Female
1,561 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cleveland State University is white female (1,662 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,648 degrees).

Operations

Cleveland State University has an endowment valued at nearly $118M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 21.4M (18.2%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Cleveland State University had a total salary expenditure of 373M. Cleveland State University employs 141 Associate professors, 120 Professors and 99 Lecturers. Most academics at Cleveland State University are Male Professor (78), Female Associate professor (71), and Male Associate professor (70).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cleveland State University are: Management, with 241 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 150 employees, and Service with 120 employees.

Endowment

$118M

2024 Endowment

10.3%

growth from 2023

Cleveland State University has an endowment valued at about $118M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Cleveland State University grew 10.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $134M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Cleveland State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$17.8M - Federal
$5.74M - State
$173k - Local

As of 2024, Cleveland State University received $17.8M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $5.74M from state grants and contracts, and $173k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$153M

2024 Salaries

7.39%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Cleveland State University paid a median of $153M in salaries, which represents 41% of their overall expenditure ($373M) and a 7.39% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.482% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 10.4% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$41.2M

Instructional Salaries

482

Number of Employees

In 2024, Cleveland State University paid a total of $41.2M to 482 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cleveland State University were Management with 241 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 150 employees, and Service with 120 employees.

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