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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Cleveland State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

91
%
Acceptance rate
3.32
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Cleveland State University?

91%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Cleveland State accepted 91% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 11,050 people applied and 10,089 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
6286 / 6875 (91%)
Men
3803 / 4175 (91%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Cleveland State University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

15%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at Cleveland State University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Cleveland State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Cleveland State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Class Rank

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Cleveland State University?

3.32
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Cleveland State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.32.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
18%
3.75-3.99
13%
3.50-3.74
14%
3.25-3.49
12%
3.00-3.24
14%
2.50-2.99
20%
2.00-2.49
9%
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