Cleveland State University Graduate School

Cleveland State University (referred to as Cleveland State) is a Public, 4 years school located in Cleveland, OH.
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of Cleveland State is $11,118 for Ohio residents and $18,821 for out-of-state students. The school has 4,609 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 14,385 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Cleveland State University (referred to as Cleveland State) is a Public, 4 years school located in Cleveland, OH.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1940 - Current).
Cleveland State Directory Information
School NameCleveland State University (Cleveland State)
Address2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Phone216-687-2000
Webhttps://www.csuohio.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.csuohio.edu/engagecsu
Financial Infohttps://www.csuohio.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of Cleveland State is $11,118 for Ohio residents and $18,821 for out-of-state students. The school has 4,609 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 14,385 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 163 graduate programs through Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 4 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$18,821
$11,118 for Ohio Residents
Student Population4,609
Offered Degrees/ProgramsMaster's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs163 graduate programs
(4 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Cleveland State is $11,118 for Ohio residents and $18,821 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $590 for Ohio residents and $1,011 for out-of-state students.
Cleveland State offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee.
2023 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Ohio Residents$11,118
Out-of-State$18,821
Tuition per Credit Hour
Ohio Residents$590
Out-of-State$1,011
Cleveland State offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)4 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Cleveland State University is $11,118 for Ohio residents and $18,821 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.08% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
Ohio ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$9,818$124$16,781$124
2019-2020$10,014$134$17,134$134
2020-2021$10,215$126$17,496$126
2021-2022$10,419$206$17,845$206
2022-2023$10,627$236$18,202$236
2023-2024$10,840$278$18,543$278
The graduate school tuition & fees of Cleveland State is average compared to public graduate schools in Ohio. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,793 and the Ohio graduate tuition is $23,346 (public) / $17,979 (private).
The following table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Cleveland State University$11,118$18,821
All Graduate Schools$16,068$19,793
Public$11,516$20,721
Private$19,916
Ohio Graduate Schools$15,443$19,251
Public$13,028$23,346
Private$17,979
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $18,530 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Cleveland State.
On-campus living costs are increased by 4.29% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $18,690. Off-campus living costs are increased by 0.16% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$14,348$3,440$14,348$3,440
2019-2020$12,882$3,470$12,882$3,470
2020-2021$12,990$3,470$12,990$3,470
2021-2022$14,219$3,470$12,670$3,470
2022-2023$14,197$3,570$15,090$3,570
2023-2024$14,760$3,770$14,920$3,770
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $604 for Ohio residents and $1,032 for other students at Cleveland State University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 2.08% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Ohio ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$545$932
2019-2020$556$952
2020-2021$568$972
2021-2022$579$991
2022-2023$590$1,011
2023-2024$604$1,032
The law school tuition at Cleveland State University is $29,641 for Ohio residents and $29,741 for out-of-state students for academic year 2022-2023.
The following table shows the tuition & fees for law school at Cleveland State.
2022-2023 Law School/Medical School Tuition at Cleveland State University
Ohio ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Law$29,453$188$29,553$188

Graduate Programs at Cleveland State

Cleveland State University offers 85 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 1,469 students have completed their study at Cleveland State University.
Offered Degrees at Cleveland State University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree7241,251
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship7035
Doctor's degree - other30170
Post Master's Degree3013
Total8541,469
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Cleveland State University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Clinical Psychology program with 9 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 207 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Law program with 135 completers.
Cleveland State University offers 85 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,469 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 1,251 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 170 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 13 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 8 completers-
Environmental Studies5-
Environmental Science3-
Communication and Journalism [+] 3 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric3-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 234 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences83-
Information Science/Studies116-
Computer Science35-
Education [+] (2 completers) 241 completers-
Bilingual and Multilingual Education--
Curriculum and Instruction4-
Educational Leadership and Administration38-
Educational/Instructional Technology12-
Educational Evaluation and Research5-
Special Education and Teaching14-
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented12-
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs4-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services70$39,300
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching20$34,300
Elementary Education and Teaching--
Early Childhood Education and Teaching6-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education5-
Foreign Language Teacher Education--
Mathematics Teacher Education1-
Reading Teacher Education9-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education4-
Social Studies Teacher Education5-
Health Occupations Teacher Education23-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor9-
Engineering [+] 116 completers-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering5-
Chemical Engineering2-
Civil Engineering37-
Computer Software Engineering6-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering25-
Engineering Mechanics--
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering3-
Mechanical Engineering38-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 4 completers-
Spanish Language and Literature4-
Legal Studies [+] 9 completers-
Advanced Legal Research/Studies5-
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other)4-
English Language and Literature [+] 14 completers-
English Language and Literature8-
Creative Writing6-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 4 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences4-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 22 completers-
Mathematics16-
Applied Mathematics6-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 2 completers-
Museology/Museum Studies2-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 21 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management13-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science8-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] --
Philosophy--
Physical Sciences [+] 7 completers-
Chemistry4-
Physics1-
Optics/Optical Sciences2-
Psychology [+] 20 completers$43,000
Psychology20$43,000
Human Services [+] 122 completers-
Community Organization and Advocacy8-
Public Administration19$42,900
Social Work95$41,900
Social Sciences [+] 27 completers-
Economics3-
International Relations and Affairs9-
Sociology8-
Urban Studies/Affairs7-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 5 completers-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation--
Music5-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (2 completers) 117 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist29-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions (other)9-
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling6-
Public Health8-
Health/Medical Physics--
Occupational Therapy/Therapist43-
Nursing Administration20-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)2$84,600
Business [+] 261 completers-
Business Administration and Management207$62,900
Accounting37$59,500
Labor and Industrial Relations17-
History [+] 9 completers-
History9-
Total1,251
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 13 completers$67,000
Education13$67,000
Engineering [+] 11 completers-
Engineering11-
Work and Family Studies [+] --
Adult Development and Aging--
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences3-
Physical Sciences [+] 6 completers-
Chemistry6-
Social Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Urban Studies/Affairs1-
Business [+] 1 completers-
Business Administration and Management1-
Total35
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies [+] 135 completers-
Law135-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 35 completers-
Physical Therapy/Therapist34-
Nursing Practice1-
Total170
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] --
Educational Leadership and Administration--
Legal Studies [+] 4 completers-
Advanced Legal Research/Studies4-
Psychology --
Total13

Graduate Student Population at Cleveland State

For the academic year 2022-2023, total 4,609 students enrolled into Cleveland State University graduate schools where it has total 14,385 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 2,912 full-time and 1,697 part-time graduate students. By gender, 2,182 male and 2,427 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,6092,1822,427
Full-time2,9121,5231,389
Part-tme1,6976591,038
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 1,856 White (40.27%), 440 Black/African American (9.55%), 153 Hispanic (3.32%), 92 Asian (2.00%), and 2,068 students with other races. 1,694 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,6092,1822,427
American Indian/Native American202
Asian923755
Black/African American440115325
Hispanic15345108
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White1,8566041,252
Two More792158
Un-Known292124168
Non-resident Alien1,6941,236458
Cleveland State University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 757 graduate students (16.42% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 1,373 graduate students (29.79% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total4,609
Enrolled Online Exclusively757
Enrolled Some Online Courses1,373
Not in Online Courses2,479

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