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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:
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.
For more information, read CityTownInfo's interview with Cleveland State's career office.
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.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 550. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Cleveland State has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Cleveland State had 15,038 enrolled students in 2007.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Horizon League.
More complete details are provided below.
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
General Phone: (216) 687-2000
http://www.csuohio.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 771 | business management, accounting, labor relations, finance, marketing, MIS, business statistics, managerial economics, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 672 | curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, middle school teaching, educational administration, school counseling, educational supervision, adult education, physical education teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 407 | urban studies, English, sociology, history, political science, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences, economics, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 264 | social work, public administration, community organization |
| Engineering | 249 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, engineering, engineering mechanics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 227 | psychology, physical therapy, community health services, clinical psychology |
| Law | 182 | law |
| Media | 161 | communication studies, public relations, organizational communications, journalism |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 123 | nursing science, registered nursing |
| Science | 92 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Medicine | 73 | health professions, gerontology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 67 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 59 | occupational therapy, sports and fitness management, exercise science |
| Art Studies | 41 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 35 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 24 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 24 | audiology |
| Music | 22 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 21 | philosophy, religion |
| Engineering Technician | 19 | mechanical engineering related tech, electronics tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 12 | commercial art, cinematography |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | criminology |
| Medical Administration | 10 | health care administration |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 2 | pastry |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | biology tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Cleveland State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,770 | 63 |
| Master's degree | 1,490 | 43 |
| First-professional degree | 182 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 64 | 14 |
| Doctor's degree | 57 | 7 |
| Post-master's certificate | 8 | 1 |
In 2007, Cleveland State had a total enrollment of 15,038 students (11,303 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 59% |
| Graduate | 37% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Cleveland State offers campus housing for 842 of its 11,303 (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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,770 | 2,757 | 73% | 1,239 | 45% |
| Men | 1,546 | 1,149 | 74% | 555 | 48% |
| Women | 2,224 | 1,608 | 72% | 684 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 37% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 80% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,945 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,689 |
| Room and board | $ 8,098 |
| Room charge | $ 5,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,898 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,896 |
Financial Aid:
Cleveland State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 303200)
Cleveland State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 248 | 112 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 77 | 64 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 34 | 36 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 13 | $111,225 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $102,052 | 3 | $84,182 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $60,513 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $84,065 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 23 | $103,097 | 11 | $75,756 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 112 | $99,701 | 34 | $89,338 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 120 | $72,576 | 73 | $66,134 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 79 | $59,021 | 60 | $54,331 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $45,616 | 6 | $51,991 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 20 | $46,523 | 28 | $46,270 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 336 | $76,479 | 201 | $63,346 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Horizon League |
| Baseball | Horizon League |
| Track | Horizon League |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 120 | 105 | 225 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 13 | 18 | 31 |
| Track | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 74 | 83 | 157 |
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/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
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
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
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
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
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
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cleveland State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
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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