Cleveland, OH
Cleveland State University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 95 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 95%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10,646 | 10,008 | 1,968 | 94% |
| 2020 | 7,815 | 7,315 | 1,799 | 94% |
| 2021 | 11,506 | 10,504 | 1,869 | 91% |
| 2022 | 11,570 | 9,872 | 1,654 | 85% |
| 2023 | 10,274 | 9,810 | 1,593 | 95% |
Fall 2023 applicants
6,150 of 6,420 women and 3,660 of 3,854 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Cleveland State University has an acceptance rate of 95% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 9,810 of 10,274 applicants.
Less Selective. Cleveland State University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 95 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
10,274 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,593 enrolled.
No. Cleveland State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 95%.