Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH, USA

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Key Admission Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Coed

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This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
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100
85%
Acceptance Rate
11,570
Students Applied
96%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
812
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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No
ACT
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes
Transcript
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.May 1
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 15July 1
Test Optional
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Yes
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers available
Rolling Admissions
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
85%
Out-Of-State Students
4%
US States Represented
42
Countries Represented
109
40%
Submitting ACT
21%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
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36
Average SAT Composite: 1115
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1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
430
75th
560
Reading
25th
450
75th
570
3.40
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
14
Top 25%
40
Top 50%
70
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
435
$30k - $48k
232
$48k - $75k
201
$75k - $110k
188
$110k+
189

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 216-687-5411
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!
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