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Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University, or CSU, was established on December 18, 1964 as a public university. The campus covers over 85 acres of land. CSU enrolls more than 9,000 undergraduates and over 5,000 postgraduate students every year. The University offers numerous disciplines and research facilities, with more than 60 academic majors, over 20 master's degree programs, and several post-master's degrees, doctoral degrees, and law degrees.

CSU has 8 academic colleges under it:

  • Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
  • College of Education & Human Services
  • College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
  • College of Science
  • Fenn College of Engineering
  • Graduate Studies
  • Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs
  • Nance College of Business Administration

The sports teams of CSU are nicknamed the Vikings, and the team colors are forest green and white. The University fields varsity teams in 17 sports including softball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, golf, swimming and diving, soccer, and cross-country.

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Overview of Cleveland State University

Cleveland State is located in Cleveland, OH (a large city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Cleveland State is the Doctoral degree.

Cleveland State Selectivity

The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 570.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Cleveland State is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

The school had 15,038 enrolled students in 2007-2008.

Student Life

Cleveland State values student athletics, and belongs to the Horizon League.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Cleveland State

Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
General Phone: (216) 687-2000
http://www.csuohio.edu/

Cleveland State Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management704business management, accounting, labor relations, finance, marketing, MIS, international business, business statistics, ...
Education and Teaching623curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, school counseling, adult education, educational administration, educational supervision, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, ...
Liberal Arts397urban studies, English, sociology, history, political science, liberal arts and sciences, international relations, economics, ...
Family and Social Work263social work, public administration, community organization
Engineering208electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, engineering, engineering mechanics
Therapy and Counseling205psychology, physical therapy, community health services, clinical psychology, counseling psychology
Law199law
Media148communication studies, public relations, organizational communications
Nursing and Emergency Medicine112registered nursing, nursing science
Science102biology, chemistry, physics, geology
Medicine87health professions, medical preparatory, public health, gerontology
Computer Science and Engineering80computer and info science, computer engineering
Art Studies45art studies
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy37sports and fitness management, exercise science, occupational therapy
Mathematics36mathematics
Photography and Commercial Art32commercial art, cinematography
Medical Support and Technology27audiology
Security and Law Enforcement25criminology
Music21music
Engineering Technician16electronics tech, mechanical engineering related tech
Religion and Philosophy15philosophy, religion
Conservation and Resource Management13environmental studies, environmental science
Cooking and Culinary Arts7pastry
Science and Laboratory Technician3biology tech
Drama and Performing Arts3drama
Medical Administration1health care administration

Number of programs and degrees for Cleveland State in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1,69564
Master's degree1,37342
First-professional degree1981
Postbaccalaureate certificate8713
Doctor's degree437
Post-master's certificate122
First-professional certificate11

Cleveland State Student Body

In 2007-2008, Cleveland State had a total enrollment of 15,038 students (12,087 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men45%
Women55%
Full-Time97%
Part-Time3%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate60%
Graduate36%
First Professional4%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White60%
Black19%
Hispanic3%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown10%
(Foreign Students)6%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1912%
20-2113%
22-2422%
25-2922%
30-3410%
35-397%
40-498%
50-645%
65+0%

Cleveland State Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time75 %

Cleveland State Room and Board (2007)

Cleveland State offers campus housing for 842 of its 12,087 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Cleveland, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Cleveland State Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total3,5592,64674%1,07941%
Men1,4381,09176%48244%
Women2,1211,55573%59738%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal410540
SAT Math400570
ACT Verbal1522
ACT Math1623
ACT Composite1723

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT20%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT80%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Cleveland State Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 7,970
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 10,774
Room and board$ 8,700
Room charge$ 5,200
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,300
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 4,300

Financial Aid:
Cleveland State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 303200)

Cleveland State Faculty

Cleveland State has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year13$114,7182*
Associate professorcalendar year8$94,3374$84,287
Assistant professorcalendar year0*4$62,328
No academic rankcalendar year3$86,9232*
All faculty totalcalendar year24$104,45012$78,068

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year107$102,98434$90,821
Associate professoracademic year111$73,35871$67,477
Assistant professoracademic year80$61,39263$57,078
Instructoracademic year4$48,3759$47,427
No academic rankacademic year11$50,13823$50,117
All faculty totalacademic year313$79,292200$65,271

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Cleveland State Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballHorizon League
BaseballHorizon League
TrackHorizon League

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total120105225
Baseball33033
Basketball131831
Track044
All Other Sports7483157

Cleveland State Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Statistics
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing Research
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration
Social Work

LAW
Law (LLB, JD)

LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences

MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General

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Cleveland State Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Cleveland State Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Cleveland State Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Cleveland State Number of students
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 9%Cleveland State % students 40 years or older
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Cleveland State Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Cleveland State % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Cleveland State % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in law
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Cleveland State % of degrees in law
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Cleveland State Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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