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Key Admission Stats

Institution Type

Public

Coed

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Level of Institution

4 Year

Campus Setting

Major city

100

85%

Acceptance Rate

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11,570

Students Applied

96%

Transfer Acceptance Rate

812

Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT

ACT

SAT Subject Tests

Yes

AP Course Credit

Yes

Dual Enrollment

Yes

Transcript

Yes

Important Deadlines

Application Type	Application Deadline	Reply Deadline
Early Action	May 1
Fall Regular Decision	August 15	July 1

Test Optional

Yes

Application Fee

$40

Fee waivers available

Applications Accepted

Common Application

Online Application

Rolling Admissions

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students

85%

Out-Of-State Students

US States Represented

Countries Represented

109

40%

Submitting ACT

21%

Submitting SAT

Average ACT Composite: 23

Average SAT Composite: 1115

1600

SAT Percentiles

Math

25th

430

75th

560

Reading

25th

450

75th

570

3.40

Average GPA

Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%

Top 25%

Top 50%

Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k

435

$30k - $48k

232

$48k - $75k

201

$75k - $110k

188

$110k+

189

Admissions Resources

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Admissions Email: [email protected]

Admissions Telephone: 216-687-5411

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For Students with Disabilities: visit page

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What Students Are Saying

If you decide on Cleveland State, prepare to get a preview of the real world. From seeing different types of cultures, to having to make my own decisions, Cleveland State has helped me to become more of an adult than when I was before I started college. Do not expect to see the same kind of attitudes in college as you saw in high school.

India from Columbus, OH

Like stated above, APPLY EARLY for scholarships and to the Honors/Scholars program. I am in the Scholars program and they have lots of counseling and advice available if needed. Just remember this, the faculty at Cleveland State University is ready to help YOU.

If any of you have questions, just e-mail/message me and I'll try to help out as best as I can. Good luck with everything!

Iddrisu from Seven Hills, OH

Don't be afraid to ask questions! When you go on your college visit, ask students who go there what their opinion is. They will give you the real details, telling you where to go for a good bite, where you can meet a lot of friends, which teachers to avoid, which teachers to aim for, where to get extra help, etc. Those personal questions are ones you need to ask to see if the college is right for you!

Alexandra from Cincinnati, OH

When you come, research the type of college you're going to enroll in, Monte Ahuja College of Business, College of Science, etc and see what opportunities await you in your field. The professors here are very good and will go the distance in providing opportunities to students who show they really want to succeed.

Sir Joshua from Cleveland, OH

Submit your application and paperwork early! Classes, rooms and plans fill up quickly!

Alicia from Grafton, OH

worth taking the time to take a campus tour. a lot of new stuff to see!

Allison from Elyria, OH

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