Founded in 1964, Cleveland State University is a public research institution with 17,000-plus students, 10 colleges and schools and more than 175 academic programs.
- #1201 Ranking
- 12 Courses
- 511 Academic Staff
- 16,000 Students
- 1,400 Students (int'l)
- 8,800 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research.
- U.S News & World Report consistently lists CSU among America’s Best Colleges and Universities.
- For the 2017-2018 academic year, CSU welcomed the largest freshman class in its history, with 2,000 first-year students.
Distance Learning Courses
Education & Training (6)
- M.Ed. Educational Technology
- M.Ed. Gifted Education
Business & Management (4)
- MAcc Accountancy
- M.B.A. Online Accelerated MBA
Medicine & Health (4)
- MSHS Health Sciences
- MSN Nursing
- MPH Public Health
Engineering & Technology (1)
- M.Ed. Educational Technology
About
History
Established as a state-assisted university in 1964, Cleveland State University assumed a tradition of excellence when it adopted the buildings, faculty, staff, and curriculum of the former Fenn College, a private institution of 2,500 students that was founded in 1929.
Education
- Eight colleges, including Business, Education and Human Services, Engineering, Graduate Studies, Law, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Sciences and Health Profession, and Urban Affairs. The Division of Continuing Education offers noncredit courses to thousands of students each year. Project 60 offers free classes to senior citizens.
- More than 1,000 courses support 200 major fields of study at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as professional certificate and continuing education programs. The University also offers an Honors Program to academically talented and highly motivated students.`
Research
- Bernie Moreno Center for Sales Excellence
- Center for Advanced Control Technologies
- Center for Advancements in Renewable Energy
- Center for Arts and Innovation
- Center for Behavioral Health Sciences
- Center for Community Planning and Development
- Center for Economic Development
- Center for Emergency Preparedness
- Center for Gene Regulation in Health and Disease
- Center for Healing Across Cultures
- Center for Health Law and Policy
Career
- Career coaching is free for current undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni of Cleveland State University.
- Career coaching is free for current undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni of Cleveland State University.
Services
Student services
Student Government Association represents both undergraduate and graduate students at Cleveland State University. Our purpose is to listen to students needs and concerns, represent the interests of the student population, and to provide information and opportunities for involvement on campus. Together, we build traditions, create pride, and allow students to own their space and own experience here at CSU!
Housing services
Cleveland State has two residence hall options providing students the opportunity to live, study, work and play in a safe, on-campus environment. On-site staff organize educational and social events and serve as resources.
- Euclid Commons
Euclid Commons is CSU’s state-of-the-art community specially designed for the students of today and tomorrow. The community houses over 600 students.
- Fenn Tower
Historic Fenn Tower has been restored to a state-of-the-art residence complex. The building houses up to 438 students. Fenn Tower provides the privacy and lifestyle you deserve in a student community that is conducive to achieving academic success.
Library services
- Michael Schwartz Library
- Law Library
ICT services
Information Services & Technology is responsible for providing and maintaining the wired / wireless network throughout the campus.
Student Life
Campus life
Campus: More than 85 acres, 40-plus buildings (largest footprint in downtown Cleveland)
Sports facilities
NCAA Division I. Men’s basketball, fencing, golf, soccer, swimming, wrestling, tennis and lacrosse. Women’s basketball, cross-country, fencing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball and golf.
Student clubs
- Alpha Kappa Alpha (SGA)
- Alpha Sigma Alpha (SGA)
- Delta Sigma Phi (SGA)
- Delta Sigma Theta (SGA)
- Delta Zeta (SGA)
- Interfraternity Council (SGA)
- National Pan-Hellenic Council (SGA)
- Panhellenic Association (SGA)
- Phi Mu (SGA)
- Phi Sigma Rho Sorority (SGA)
Accreditation
AACSB Accreditation
Other programmes from this organisation
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