CSU Description

Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio, provides diverse academic and professional opportunities and one of the most enticing scholarship programs a school could offer.

More than 200 academic programs exist at Cleveland State and include the liberal arts, sciences, humanities and professional fields. Cleveland State is home to the Marshall College of Law and also has numerous pre-professional programs primarily designed for those who wish to go into medical fields after graduating.

Students at Cleveland State may also benefit from the school’s professional opportunities and urban location by applying for a local internship related to their major.

Cleveland State’s more than 200 student clubs and organizations also span the complete range of creative, cultural, religious, recreational and other types of activities.

Cleveland State students usually don’t need to worry about money either. First of all, Cleveland State has one of the most affordable tuition rates in Ohio. Also, eligible entering freshmen that excelled in high school and on the SAT will automatically receive a scholarship that covers a substantial part of their tuition.

Other sources of financial aid may be applied for as well, including federal grants and loans as well as Cleveland State University grants.

General undergraduate admissions requirements include a minimum grade point average of 2.3. Individual departments, such as the Engineering Division, the Education and Human Services Division and the Music Department have additional requirements.

Those applying for Music, for example, will need to audition while those in Engineering are required to have a higher grade point average than those in other departments.

Quick Facts about Cleveland State University

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Vikings

Nickname

CSU

Website

www.csuohio.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Highly Selective

In-State Tuition

$8,952

Out-of-State Tuition

$11,972

Retention Rate

64%

Enrollment

15,383

Year Established

1964

CSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
9,541
Freshman Class
2,215
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
15,383

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
62%
Graduate
38%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
59%
Part-Time
41%

Gender of Students

Women
56%
Men
44%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
19%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
62%
Latino
2%
Other
15%

International Students

International
5%
Domestic
95%

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