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Q: How long does it take to get accepted into Cleveland State University?

After successfully submitting the Cleveland State University admission application, the admission office will review your application. The admission committee will take a few business days to process your undergraduate admission applciation. It can take a few weeks to a few months for a decision to be made on a completed graduate application depending on the department. You will receive an email when a decision has been made on your application.

Q: Does Cleveland State University require GRE for MS in CS?

In addition to meeting the Cleveland State University admission requirements for MS in CS program, applicants need to submit the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score. Students must require a minimum score of the 60th percentile in the Quantitative Reasoning portion is required. Submitting the GRE score does not guarantee admission to the university. Students can check the Average GRE scores across Top US Universities

Q: Is rent expensive in Cleveland?

No, rent is not expensive in Cleveland as it varies from INR 7 L to INR 12 L as per the type. The below table has the range of hostel fee as per the programme for international students: Courses Hostel Range BA INR 10.83 L BE/ BTech INR 10.83 L BSc INR 10.83 L BBA INR 10.83 L MA INR 11.95 L MBA/PGDM NA MIM INR 7.28 L MS INR 11.95 L

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Cleveland State University Courses & Fees 2024

Over 110 Cleveland State University courses are available for international students at the undergraduate and graduate program levels. Out of these courses, Medicine and Law are the most popular courses at the university. The Cleveland State University fees for Indian students vary from INR 8 L and INR 25 L for first-year study. Mentioned below are the Cleveland State University cost for first-year:

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees	Duration & Eligibility
MS(26 courses)	INR 9 L - 26 L	Duration: 18 months-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 78 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above
BBA(17 courses)	INR 16 L - 22 L	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: SAT: 550 & Above, IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 78 & Above
MBA/PGDM(5 courses)	INR 11 L - 19 L	Duration: 18-24 months Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 78 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above

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Q: Is Cleveland State University good?

A. Yes, Cleveland State University is good for international students to study in the USA because of its impressive ranking in the country and its quality research programs. In the U.S. News & World Report's 2023 edition of Best Colleges, Cleveland State University is ranked #331-440 in the National Universities category. The university offers over 1,000 courses in over 200 major fields of study at the undergraduate and graduate levels. CSU also has an international student community from all around the world and offers scholarships, accommodation, etc. to international students.

Q: How long does it take to get accepted into Cleveland State University?

After successfully submitting the Cleveland State University admission application, the admission office will review your application. The admission committee will take a few business days to process your undergraduate admission applciation. It can take a few weeks to a few months for a decision to be made on a completed graduate application depending on the department. You will receive an email when a decision has been made on your application.

Q: How much is the application fee of Cleveland State University for international students?

To study undergraduate or graduate programs at CSU, International students need to pay a Cleveland State University application fee of USD 40. This application fee is non-refundable and it is required with each application. To complete the Cleveland State University admission application, international students must pay the application fees. Students can pay the application fee at the time the online application is submitted.

International students can also check the list of USA Universities with No Application Fees

Q: Does Cleveland State University require GRE for MS in CS?

In addition to meeting the Cleveland State University admission requirements for MS in CS program, applicants need to submit the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score. Students must require a minimum score of the 60th percentile in the Quantitative Reasoning portion is required. Submitting the GRE score does not guarantee admission to the university.

Students can check the Average GRE scores across Top US Universities

Q: Is GRE waived for Cleveland State University?

No, GRE is not waived for Cleveland State University admission as it is specific to the program. Students need to submit a minimum GRE score as a part of the admission application to complete the process. Students can check the list of specific programs and their requirements to know more about the minimum GRE required for the program.

Students can also check the average GRE score across top US Universities

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Cleveland State University Fees Breakdown

The Cleveland State University cost depends on various factors like transportation fees, hostel range, and other miscellaneous expenses for students. The average tuition fee for Cleveland University courses varies from INR 7 L and INR 15 L because of housing and other charges. Below are the Cleveland State University fees breakdown as per the program:

Courses	Tuition Range	Insurance Range	Transportation Range	Hostel Range	Books and supplies Range	Miscellaneous Expenses and Fees Range	Personal Expenses Range
BA	INR 14.56 L - 20.27 L	INR 2.92 L	INR 1.46 L	INR 10.83 L	INR 66,320	INR 3,316 - 9,119	INR 1.49 L
BE/ BTech	INR 14.56 L - 20.27 L	INR 2.92 L	INR 1.46 L	INR 10.83 L	INR 66,320	INR 3,316 - 42,279	INR 1.49 L
BSc	INR 14.01 L - 19.62 L	INR 2.92 L	INR 1.46 L	INR 10.83 L	INR 66,320	INR 3,316 - 9,119	INR 1.49 L
BBA	INR 14.56 L - 20.93 L	INR 2.92 L	INR 1.46 L	INR 10.83 L	INR 66,320	INR 3,316 - 9,119	INR 1.49 L
MA	INR 13.46 L - 23.59 L	INR 1.98 L	INR 1.46 L	INR 11.95 L	INR 66,320	INR 3,316 - 13,678.5	INR 1.49 L
MBA/PGDM	INR 17.23 L	INR 2.92 L	INR 1.46 L	NA	INR 66,320	INR 4,974 - 9,119	INR 1.49 L
MIM	INR 10.29 L - 18.53 L	INR 2.92 L	INR 1.46 L	INR 7.28 L	INR 66,320	0	0
MS	INR 8.41 L - 25.13 L	INR 2.92 L	INR 1.46 L	INR 11.95 L	INR 66,320	INR 3,316 - 13,678.5	INR 1.49 L

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Q: What is the ranking of Cleveland State University?

Cleveland State University received a rank of 269 in the USA and #181 for MS in USA according to Shiksha Popularity Rankings which is based on the popularity of searches for this B School across various categories.

According to 'University Ranking' category of QS 2025, Cleveland State University ranks #1201, which is stable in comparison to its last year's ranking, i.e., #1201 in 2024. Cleveland State University also ranks #299 in US News 'National University' category 2024.

Q: What is US World and News ranking of Cleveland State University?

The rankings provided by the US World and News are based on many relevant factors such as Graduation and retention rates, Social mobility, Graduation rate performance, Undergraduate academic reputation, Faculty resources for the current academic year, etc. According to the US World and News rankings 2025, the Cleveland State University ranks at #342 among the best National Universities in the USA. This ranking is #222 in the UG Business category.

Q: What is the criteria used for ranking Cleveland State University by the US World and News?

For global university category rankings, the U.S. News & World Report ranks the universities according to their performance, which is set across a variety of indicators. According to the USA World and News 2025 rankings body, Cleveland State University received a score of 37 out of 100 based on several indicators. This university is ranked at #342 out of 436 best national universities in the USA.

These indicators are:

· US News Ranking Indicators

· Weightage

· Graduation and retention rates

· Social mobility

· Graduation rate performance

· Faculty resources for the current academic year

· Undergraduate academic reputation

· Student selectivity for the current entering class

· Financial resources per student

· Average alumni giving rate

· Graduate indebtedness

Q: Which is better to Study in the United States, the University of Bridgeport or Cleveland State University?

The University of Bridgeport and Cleveland State University are among the popular universities to study in the USA for International students. They offers quality education at an affordable tuition fees to students. Mentioned below are the comparison between them in terms of tuition fees:

Universities	First-Year Tuition Fees
University of Bridgeport	INR 11 L and INR 30 L
Cleveland State University	INR 8 L and INR 25 L

Q: How much is the tuition fees of Cleveland State University for international students?

The Cleveland State University tuition fees for international students will vary by school and degree program. The general fee for two semesters of the graduate programme is USD 21,660. Students can check below the complete fee for two semesters including housing and food:

Particulars	Fees
Tuition	USD 21,660
Housing	USD 11,410
Dining	USD 3,930
Others	USD 2,000

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Anonymous

Master of Computer Science - Batch of 2024

4.4

Diversity in terms of people and experiences.

Tips: Before joining, students should research programs, campus resources, and opportunities for involvement. Transitioning here involved adapting to a diverse culture and urban setting. Scholarships are also available to qualified students based on their academic merit. Amazing student life on-campus.

Likes (Student Life): The university offers a diverse student life with engaging events and clubs. Its urban campus fosters academic growth and vibrant community connections. There are varieties of student clubs that include almost every available field. The college is situated in the downtown is a main advantage

Dislikes (Post study jobs): The current job market is bad and it has nothing specific to do with the university. Common roles include software engineer and data analyst. However, I am not sure about specific data related to how many company offers roles and the salary package.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Computer Science - Batch of 2023

3.1

Get ready to work hard for your course at computer science in cleveland state university.

Tips: Crime rate is high in the Cleveland area. The cold weather can be very harsh with temperatures going upto -2C. There are a fair number of Indian students, finding off-campus housing and roommates is very easy. Getting Indian groceries is also easy. Get ready to work hard for your course and living expenses.

Dislikes (Quality of faculty): Racist faculty. Chinese professors tend to make course difficult for no reason. People have failed courses even after graduation. CS department is not flexible compared to other departments. Getting an academic dismissal/ probation and transferring out to other universities is very common.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Computer Science - Batch of 2024

2.8

Not so good university to pursue your career.

Tips: Please research about the career near this university. They don't offer any scholarships to students. Not very satisfied with the university because of fewer job opportunities. For Mechanical, Civil and Electrical it’s a good university but for IT it’s not.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Computer Science - Batch of 2023

3.3

Not a great university in my experience.

Tips: This university is not cheap as it looks. The course curriculum is not updated as per the market need. You will have more people from the south side and it feels like you are studying at some university in Hyderabad. Not a good experience overall I feel. Faculty is also not good in their field and they are also not interested in spreading the knowledge they have

Likes (Public transportation): Public transportation is good. Have good connectivity. You will have RTA college sticker on your college ID which you can use to have free ride across Cleveland. RTA buses are really great and they have better connectivity. Ohio especially Cleveland have better public transport.

Dislikes (Safety): Area wise not good. Many crimes are reported each and every day. You can look on the internet about the area. It is a criminal city and it's in the top 25 world crime cities. Not safe at night. Many homeless people are roaming around and asking for a dollar.

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2023Read more

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Master of Computer Science - Batch of 2022

Stringent with teachers and academic policies.

Tips: Computer Science is a bit tough class for students who do not belongs to CS in their bachelor's class. Do not expect this to be fun loving university. Academic policies are exasperating and you'll spend every week studying and studying only. Plagiarism is a real heat so do not cheat.

Likes (Public transportation): Public transportation is free and is good. You can roam around the city with your student bus pass, the bus pass is provided by the university itself and you could use it to go anywhere i.e part-time or college. It cost 40$ a month and is included in your tuition fees. The majority of Indian students use this bus pass for going to university every day.

Dislikes (Student Life): From student's perspective the quality of academic life is degrading day by day because of some stringent teachers of Computer Science. There is free public transport, so it's a good thing. This is not so expensive city, with rent and food compared to other cities in the US. A large number of Indian population is here.

Reviewed on 18 May 2023Read more

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Master of Information Systems - Batch of 2024

3.5

Good college but financially little costly for money spent here

Tips: I was acclimated to the US culture because I had friends studying here already. You can attain scholarships if you maintain a good gpa in the first semester of around 3500$ per semester and it would go up to 6000$ per semester. If someone gets an assistantship they could get up to 10000$ scholarship.

Likes (Public transportation): The campus is right in the middle of downtown. The college has a railway station within 10 min walk and has bus stops next to every building. The campus has a security escort service at night if there is an emergency and is required to travel in the night when buses or trains are not available.

Dislikes (Part time work): Part-time jobs on campus are very deficit. The average payout is around 10$/hr. Jobs are usually available on handshake to apply and aramark website to apply. The usual working hours are around 20 hrs per week and the weekly payout is 800$/week. The jobs are usually hard to get due to low availability.

Reviewed on 11 May 2023Read more

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Q: How many courses are in Cleveland State University?

There are over 110 Cleveland State University courses available at undergraduate and graduate programs. These programs are available in multiple specializations such as Accounting, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Music, etc. Mentioned below are the list of popular programme with their admission criteria:

Courses	Duration & Eligibility
MS	Duration: 18-28 months Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 78 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above, GRE, GMAT: 500 & Above
BBA	Duration: 18-24 months Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 78 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above, GMAT, GRE, Duolingo: 105 & Above
BE/BTech	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 78 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above
BBA	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 78 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above, SAT, ACT: 20 & Above
BA	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 78 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above, SAT, ACT: 20 & Above

Q: What is the fees of Cleveland State University in Indian rupees?

Cleveland State University tuition fees for International students vary from INR 8 L and INR 25 L for first-year. Mentioned below are the Cleveland State University cost of UG and PG courses:

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees
MS (24 courses)	INR 8 L - 25 L
MIM (1 course)	INR 17 L
MIM (4 courses)	INR 10 L - 19 L
BE / B.Tech (9 courses)	INR 15 L - 20 L
BA (24 courses)	INR 15 L - 20 L
MS 6 (17 courses)	INR 15 L - 21 L
BSc (13 courses)	INR 14 L - 20 L
M.A. (9 courses)	INR 13 L - 24 L
M.A.4 PG (6 courses)	INR 8 L - 15 L
BJMC (4 courses)	INR 16 L - 22 L

Cost of Living for International Students

Room and Board: USD 16,800
Health Insurance: USD 3,523
Local Transportation: USD 1,770
Personal Expenses: USD 1,800

Also Check: Cost of Living in USA for International Students

Q: How much does an MBA cost at Cleveland State University?

The Master of Business Administration programme at CSU is an 18-24 months program. The tuition fees at the university are automatically calculated based on the enrollment status at the university. The Cleveland State University MBA tuition fee for international students is INR 16.89L.

Q: Is rent expensive in Cleveland?

No, rent is not expensive in Cleveland as it varies from INR 7 L to INR 12 L as per the type. The below table has the range of hostel fee as per the programme for international students:

Courses	Hostel Range
BA	INR 10.83 L
BE/ BTech	INR 10.83 L
BSc	INR 10.83 L
BBA	INR 10.83 L
MA	INR 11.95 L
MBA/PGDM	NA
MIM	INR 7.28 L
MS	INR 11.95 L

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What is the Cleveland State University ranked according to QS?

Answered 3 days ago

QS World University Rankings are the most comprehensive rankings that have offered World University Rankings since 2004. For the year 2025, Cleveland State University QS ranking is #1201 in the category of World University, which is constant since the year 2023.

Considering these rankings, Cleveland

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What is the criteria of QS world for Cleveland State University?

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For the year 2025, QS has ranked over 1,500 institutions. The key metrics are academic reputation, citations per faculty, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, and international faculty ratio / international student ratio. The overall score that Cleveland State University has attained in 2025

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Which University is better: Wright State University or Cleveland State University?

Answered 3 days ago

Wright State University is known for its high-quality research opportunities and good learning infrastructure. Inferring the rankings shared below, Cleveland State University ranks 50 spots ahead than Wright State in the Best UG Business in the USA.

Given below are the rankings of Best UG Business c

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Which University is better: Cleveland State University or Kent State University?

Answered 3 days ago

According to the rankings given by QS World and News, the rank of Cleveland State University has a constant as it was #1201 in the year 2025 and the same is the case for the years 2023 and 2024. On the other hand, the rankings of the University at Buffalo are fluctuating but still at a better rankin

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Is Cleveland university better than the University if Illinois Springfield?

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Cleveland State University is known for its high-quality research opportunities and good learning infrastructure. One brief comparison among the below-mentioned universities for their programs. Inferring by these rankings, ranks higher than Southeast The but University of Illinois Springfield sign

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