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Cleveland State University admissions

Cleveland, Ohio · Public · 8,969 undergrads

Cleveland State University admitted 91% of applicants for fall 2024 (10,089 of 11,050, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent ACT scores had 17–25.

The numbers

Applied
11,050
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
17–25
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
16%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$0
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91% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 17–25 on the ACT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

11,050 applied, 10,089 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Questions people ask

What is Cleveland State University's acceptance rate?
Cleveland State University admitted 91% of applicants for fall 2024 (10,089 of 11,050, federal IPEDS data).
Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)

Updated Oct 31, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers