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Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate85%

Cleveland State University Academics

Cleveland State University requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Cleveland State University accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Cleveland State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 49% of students who start college at Cleveland State University complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted X
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Cleveland State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Cleveland State University?

Cleveland State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Cleveland State University.

Course Required?
2nd Language Yes
Math Yes
Science Yes
Computer Yes

Reminder: Check with Cleveland State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Cleveland State University

When choosing a major, Cleveland State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Cleveland State University. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Cleveland State University false.Cleveland State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.


Frequently Asked Questions About Cleveland State University


Does Cleveland State University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Cleveland State University offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Cleveland State University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Cleveland State University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Cleveland State University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Cleveland State University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Cleveland State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Cleveland State University true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Cleveland State University.

Does Cleveland State University Require Internships?

❌ Cleveland State University studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Cleveland State University does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.


Additional Information About Cleveland State University


Cleveland State University Library

The main library on campus is the Michael Schwartz Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Cleveland State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Cleveland State University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Cleveland State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Cleveland State University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Cleveland State University include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

14,579

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

85%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$12,144

Out-of-State

$17,360

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 15
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