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Cleveland State University (CSU)
- 2121 Euclid Avenue
- Cleveland, OH 44115
- OPEID College Code: 00303200
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- General Phone: (216) 687-2000
- President: Michael Schwartz
- Website: www.csuohio.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 15,038
- College Alias: CSU
- College Mascot: Vikings

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - CSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Recommended
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,546 | 2,224 | 3,770 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,149 (74%) | 1,608 (72%) | 2,757 (73%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 555 (48%) | 684 (43%) | 1,239 (45%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 453 | 37% |
| ACT ® Exam | 985 | 80% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 410 | 540 |
| SAT ® Math | 400 | 550 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 87%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 67% | 44% | 37% | 47% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,172 | $3,406 | $1,839 | $4,958 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.9% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Number in Default | 124 | 114 | 136 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,250 | 3,742 | 3,096 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,945 | $7,920 | $7,394 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,689 | $10,663 | $9,926 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,098 | $7,800 | $7,008 |
| Other Expenses | $3,896 | $3,776 | $3,776 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,906 | $7,800 | $6,808 |
| Other Expenses | $3,896 | $3,776 | $3,776 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,896 | $3,776 | $3,776 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,739 | $20,296 | $18,978 |
| Out of State | $23,483 | $23,039 | $21,510 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,547 | $20,296 | $18,778 |
| Out of State | $23,291 | $23,039 | $21,310 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $12,641 | $12,496 | $11,970 |
| Out of State | $15,385 | $15,239 | $14,502 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $16,503 | $22,633 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 15,038 Undergraduate: 9,489 Graduate: 4,837 Professional: 712
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,446 Female: 8,592
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,173 Female: 5,316
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,894 Female: 2,943
- Professional Gender Male: 379 Female: 333
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,928 Part-Time: 6,110
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,943 Part-Time: 2,546
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,519 Part-Time: 3,318
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 466 Part-Time: 246
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 923 | 6% |
| American Indian | 42 | 0.3% |
| Black | 2,862 | 19% |
| Asian | 428 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 407 | 3% |
| White | 9,013 | 60% |
| Unknown | 1,363 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 253 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,771 | 12% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,949 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,308 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,259 | 22% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,483 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,045 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,263 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 678 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 21 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 8 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,288 | 1,669 | 619 |
| Faculty Status | 1,069 | 616 | 453 |
| Tenured Faculty | 399 | 399 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 382 | - | 382 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,024 | 571 | 453 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 71 | 71 | - |
| Other Professionals | 763 | 628 | 135 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 430 | 399 | 31 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 257 | 231 | 26 |
| Skilled Crafts | 23 | 23 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 110 | 106 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,563 (537) | $76,479 (336) | $63,346 (201) |
| Professor | $97,288 (146) | $99,701 (112) | $89,338 (34) |
| Associate Professor | $70,139 (193) | $72,576 (120) | $66,134 (73) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,997 (139) | $59,021 (79) | $54,331 (60) |
| Instructor | $49,093 (11) | $45,616 (5) | $51,991 (6) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $94,252 (34) | $103,097 (23) | $75,756 (11) |
| Professor | $109,255 (15) | $111,225 (13) | $96,449 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $96,096 (9) | $102,052 (6) | $84,182 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,572 (5) | $60,810 (1) | $60,513 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,894 (571) | $76,983 (359) | $63,276 (212) |
| Professor | $96,552 (161) | $98,797 (125) | $88,759 (36) |
| Associate Professor | $70,517 (202) | $73,096 (126) | $66,242 (76) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,739 (144) | $58,906 (80) | $54,030 (64) |
| Instructor | $49,093 (11) | $45,616 (5) | $51,991 (6) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,443,090 | $1,237,599 | $1,205,491 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 284 | 165 | 119 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 284 | 165 | 119 |
| Baseball | 43 | 43 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Fencing | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Golf | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Soccer | 52 | 28 | 24 |
| Softball | 21 | - | 21 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 33 | 18 | 15 |
| Tennis | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Cross Country | 8 | - | 8 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Wrestling | 30 | 30 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $72,588 | $40,925 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $29,132 | $19,390 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 50 | 24 | 26 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Fencing | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Cross Country | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 31% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 29% |
| Female | 33% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 30% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 15% |
| Asian | 36% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| White | 39% |
| Unknown | 22% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 9% |
| 5 Years | 25% |
| 6 Years | 31% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | 8 |
| Liquor Related | 4 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 1 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 8 |
| Vehicle Theft | 19 | 15 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 1 |
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