Cleveland State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,690

Cost of attendance at Cleveland State University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,653

Cost of attendance at Cleveland State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Cleveland State University was $15,517. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Cleveland State

Cleveland State net price calculator

$15,517

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Ohio and nationwide.

Ohio's average	$12,095
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Cleveland State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$15,517	$490 (3%)	$13,349	$13,719	$16,181	$17,539	$18,241
2021	$16,007	$212 (1%)	$13,272	$14,813	$18,468	$21,036	$20,621
2020	$16,219	$1,863 (13%)	$14,213	$14,975	$18,338	$20,532	$20,608
2019	$14,356	$964 (6%)	$11,050	$13,019	$16,469	$19,127	$19,382
2018	$15,320	$235 (2%)	$13,841	$14,839	$18,061	$19,682	$19,915
2017	$15,555	$382 (2%)	$13,899	$14,835	$17,954	$20,020	$19,890
2016	$15,937	$560 (4%)	$14,468	$15,440	$18,558	$19,733	$19,873
2015	$15,377	$878 (5%)	$14,284	$15,247	$17,904	$19,112	$19,480
2014	$16,255	--	$14,876	$15,615	$18,206	$19,470	$19,261

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Cleveland State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$28,630	$418 (1%)	$11,690	$16,140	$800
2021	$29,048	$1,072 (4%)	$11,016	$17,232	$800
2020	$27,976	$330 (1%)	$10,824	$16,352	$800
2019	$27,646	$1,078 (4%)	$10,628	$16,218	$800
2018	$26,568	$186	$10,220	$15,548	$800
2017	$26,382	$266	$9,918	$15,664	$800
2016	$26,648	$564 (2%)	$9,720	$16,128	$800
2015	$26,084	$768 (3%)	$9,686	$15,598	$800
2014	$25,316	$380 (2%)	$9,498	$15,018	$800
2013	$24,936	--	$9,314	$14,822	$800

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Cleveland State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,011 dormitories available to its students at $8,825 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Cleveland State is $981 per month.
Does Cleveland State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Cleveland State for one academic year is $5,394, which works out to $599 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Cleveland State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Cleveland State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,470

If living off-campus, with family: $3,470

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,470
How much is Cleveland State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Cleveland State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Cleveland State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$484	$579
For out-of-state students	$691	$991

Housing and Meal

Cleveland State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Cleveland State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,394	$8,825	N/A	0	1,011
2021	$4,350	$8,790	N/A	19	1,011
2020	$5,184	$8,790	N/A	0	1,011
2019	$4,960	$9,388	N/A	0	1,011
2018	$3,900	$8,600	N/A	0	1,011
2017	$3,400	$8,600	N/A	0	1,010
2016	$4,650	$8,600	N/A	0	1,010

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Cleveland State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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