Cleveland, Ohio · ★ 3.0 / 5 Overall (1 Student Review)
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
Cleveland State University is a public research university in Cleveland, Ohio, established in 1964 and opened for classes the following year after acquiring Fenn College, a private school founded in 1923. It became part of the University System of Ohio and now offers more than 200 academic programs through eight colleges. The university is classified among R2 doctoral universities with high research activity and has more than 120,000 alumni.
Value rank
Ranked #257 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #289 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #1786 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
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2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44115-2214
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
ACT composite: 17–25
Total: 14,117
Undergrad: 9,463
Undergrad full-time: 7,537
Graduate: 4,654
Part-time: 3,723
In-state
Tuition: $12,613
Total cost on campus: $32,043
Out-of-state
Tuition: $17,973
Total cost on campus: $37,403
Room & board: $14,760
Books & supplies: $900
Receive aid: 91%
Avg grant aid: $10,148
Pell grant recipients: 52%
Rent: $695 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.32 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $7.56
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.