More selective than 13% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 33% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Cleveland State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Cleveland State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 91% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 95% | — | — | 17–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Cleveland State University compared with other Ohio colleges?
Cleveland State University has the 54th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Heidelberg University | 86% | 52% | $20,556 |
| 51 | Kent State University at Kent | 86% | 64% | $20,787 |
| 52 | Xavier University | 86% | 69% | $32,997 |
| 53 | Antioch College | 89% | 41% | $14,834 |
| 54 | Cleveland State University | 91% | 51% | $14,764 |
| 55 | University of Toledo | 92% | 57% | $17,249 |
| 56 | Wilmington College | 92% | 47% | $24,153 |
| 57 | Mercy College of Ohio | 93% | 56% | $17,989 |
| 58 | Hiram College | 94% | 55% | $21,058 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at Cleveland State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Cleveland State University admissions questions
What is the Cleveland State University acceptance rate?
Cleveland State University accepts 91% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 9,810 of 10,274 applicants were admitted.
Does Cleveland State University require the SAT or ACT?
Cleveland State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 33% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Cleveland State University?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,593 of 9,810).
Is Cleveland State University getting harder to get into?
Cleveland State University accepted 91% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 95% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Cleveland State University overview