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Key Admission Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
11,570
Students Applied
96%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
812
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | May 1 | |
Fall Regular Decision | August 15 | July 1 |
Test Optional
Yes
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers availableRolling Admissions
No
Admitted Student Stats
US States Represented
42
Countries Represented
109
40%
Submitting ACT
21%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1115
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.40
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
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!
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