Cleveland State University

Founded in 1964, Cleveland State University is a public research institution with more than 14,000 students, 8 colleges and more than 175 academic programs.

According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list.

U.S News & World Report consistently lists CSU among America’s Best Colleges and Universities.

CSU’s student-success initiatives save time and money for students. The average CSU graduate’s debt is nearly $2,000 below the state average, and CSU’s average student debt per borrower is the second lowest among Ohio public universities.