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85.3%Acceptance
$12,613Tuition
9,077Students
49%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$52,131Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$12,613
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,973
Average Net Price
$16,065
Students Receiving Financial Aid
39.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$14,760
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,920
Books & Supplies
$900
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,273
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,797
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$231/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
47.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
46.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
39.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $13,058
$30,001 – $48,000 $14,122
$48,001 – $75,000 $16,697
$75,001 – $110,000 $19,512
$110,001+ $22,320

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Cost Overview

Most Cleveland State families pay far less than the $28,273 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $13,058 annually after aid. The net price climbs to $22,320 for families earning over $110,000. Over four years, costs range from roughly $52,000 to $89,000 depending on family income. Only 39% of students receive federal aid, reflecting the school's role serving middle-class Ohio families.

Graduates leave with $21,797 in median debt, translating to $231 monthly payments. With median earnings of $52,131 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 5% of income. The 95% employment rate helps explain why nearly half of borrowers successfully repay loans. In-state students get the strongest value proposition here. With 92% of students from Ohio and modest out-of-state premiums, Cleveland State delivers affordable access to downtown Cleveland's job market.

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