Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH · Public
Test scores
ACT midpoint: 23
Popular programs at Cleveland State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychology, General. | 235 | |
| 2 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 231 | |
| 3 | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 153 | |
| 4 | Biology, General. | 109 | |
| 5 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 102 | |
| 6 | Accounting and Related Services. | 99 | |
| 7 | Marketing. | 95 | |
| 8 | Mechanical Engineering. | 86 | |
| 9 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 82 | |
| 10 | Social Work. | 70 | |
| 11 | Criminology. | 69 | |
| 12 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 69 | |
| 13 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 66 | |
| 14 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 60 | |
| 15 | Human Resources Management and Services. | 50 | |
| 16 | Computer Science. | 48 | |
| 17 | Communication and Media Studies. | 45 | |
| 18 | Civil Engineering. | 43 | |
| 19 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 41 | |
| 20 | Political Science and Government. | 41 |
Showing top 20 of 64 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Cleveland State University?
Cleveland State University has an acceptance rate of 91% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Cleveland State University?
SAT score data for Cleveland State University is not currently published.
How much does Cleveland State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Cleveland State University is approximately $14,764 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Cleveland State University?
4-year graduation rate data for Cleveland State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
