First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: business.csuohio.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Cleveland State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MTH 181 Calculus I | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MTH 181 MTH 182 Calculus I Calculus II | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 200 BIO 201 Introductory Biology I…BIO 200 BIO 201 Introductory Biology I Introductory Biology Lab I 4 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHM 261 CHM 266 General Chemistry I General Chemistry Lab I | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHY 221 College Physics I | 5 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENG 101 College Writing I | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENG 101 College Writing I | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
Show all 37 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MTH 181 Calculus I | 4 credits |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MTH 181 Calculus I | 4 credits |
| Calculus AB | 5 | MTH 181 Calculus I | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MTH 181 MTH 182 Calculus I Calculus II | 8 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MTH 181 MTH 182 Calculus I Calculus II | 8 credits |
| Calculus BC | 5 | MTH 181 MTH 182 Calculus I Calculus II | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 200 BIO 201 Introductory Biology I…BIO 200 BIO 201 Introductory Biology I Introductory Biology Lab I 4 | |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 200 BIO 201 BIO 202 BIO 203 Introductory…BIO 200 BIO 201 BIO 202 BIO 203 Introductory Biology I Introductory Biology Lab I Introductory Biology II Introductory Biology Lab II 8 | |
| Biology | 5 | BIO 200 BIO 201 BIO 202 BIO 203 Introductory…BIO 200 BIO 201 BIO 202 BIO 203 Introductory Biology I Introductory Biology Lab I Introductory Biology II Introductory Biology Lab II 8 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHM 261 CHM 266 General Chemistry I General Chemistry Lab I | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHM 261 CHM 266 General Chemistry I General Chemistry Lab I | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHM 261 CHM 266 CHM 262 CHM 267 General Chemistry…CHM 261 CHM 266 CHM 262 CHM 267 General Chemistry I General Chemistry Lab I General Chemistry II General Chemistry Lab II 8 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHY 221 College Physics I | 5 credits |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHY 221 College Physics I | 5 credits |
| Physics 1 | 5 | PHY 221 College Physics I | 5 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENG 101 College Writing I | 3 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENG 101 ENG 102 College Writing I College Writing II | 6 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | ENG 101 ENG 102 College Writing I College Writing II | 6 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENG 101 College Writing I | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENG 101 ENG 102 College Writing I College Writing II | 6 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | ENG 101 ENG 102 College Writing I College Writing II | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 5 | PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | MTH 147 Statistical Concepts with Applications | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 4 | MTH 147 Statistical Concepts with Applications | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 5 | MTH 147 Statistical Concepts with Applications | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CIS 260 Introduction to Programming | 4 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECN 201 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECN 201 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 5 | ECN 201 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECN 202 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECN 202 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 5 | ECN 202 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | SSNW 100 Social Science Non-Western | 6 credits |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIS 104 SSNW 100 Modern World History Social…HIS 104 SSNW 100 Modern World History Social Science Non-Western 6 | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | HIS 104 SSNW 100 Modern World History Social…HIS 104 SSNW 100 Modern World History Social Science Non-Western 6 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | EVS 206 Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 4 | EVS 206 Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 5 | EVS 206 Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 credits |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHY 222 College Physics II | 5 credits |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHY 222 College Physics II | 5 credits |
| Physics 2 | 5 | PHY 222 College Physics II | 5 credits |
| European History | 3 | HIS 102 Western Civilization II | 3 credits |
| European History | 4 | HIS 102 Western Civilization II | 3 credits |
| European History | 5 | HIS 102 Western Civilization II | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | SS 100 Social Science Elective | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 4 | SS 100 Social Science Elective | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 5 | SS 100 Social Science Elective | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPN 101 SPN 102 Spanish Language Skills I Spanish…SPN 101 SPN 102 Spanish Language Skills I Spanish Language Skills II 8 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPN 101 SPN 102 SPN 201 Spanish Language Skills I…SPN 101 SPN 102 SPN 201 Spanish Language Skills I Spanish Language Skills II Intermediate Spanish 12 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SPN 101 SPN 102 SPN 201 SPN 202 Spanish Language…SPN 101 SPN 102 SPN 201 SPN 202 Spanish Language Skills I Spanish Language Skills II Intermediate Spanish Literature Survey 16 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | CIS 151 Invitation to Computing | 3 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 5 | CIS 151 Invitation to Computing | 3 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ART 252 Intro to Early Western Art | 3 credits |
| Art History | 4 | ART 252 Intro to Early Western Art | 3 credits |
| Art History | 5 | ART 252 ART 253 Intro to Early Western Art Intro…ART 252 ART 253 Intro to Early Western Art Intro to Western Art Since 1400 | 6 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUS 231 Harmony and Form I | 3 credits |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUS 231 MUS 241 Harmony and Form I Musicianship I | 4 credits |
| Music Theory | 5 | MUS 231 MUS 241 Harmony and Form I Musicianship I | 4 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | PSC 221 Comparative Politics | 3 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 5 | PSC 221 Comparative Politics | 3 credits |
| Computer Science AB | 3 | CIS 260 Introduction to Programming | 4 credits |
| Computer Science AB | 4 | CIS 260 CIS 265 Introduction to Programming Data…CIS 260 CIS 265 Introduction to Programming Data Structures and Algorithms 8 | |
| Computer Science AB | 5 | CIS 260 CIS 265 Introduction to Programming Data…CIS 260 CIS 265 Introduction to Programming Data Structures and Algorithms 8 | |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 211 Drawing I | 3 credits |
| Drawing | 4 | ART 211 Drawing I | 3 credits |
| Drawing | 5 | ART 211 Drawing I | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FRN 101 FRN 102 French Language Skills I French…FRN 101 FRN 102 French Language Skills I French Language Skills II 8 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FRN 101 FRN 102 FRN 201 French Language Skills I…FRN 101 FRN 102 FRN 201 French Language Skills I French Language Skills II Culture and Civilization 12 | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FRN 101 FRN 102 FRN 201 FRN 2XX French Language…FRN 101 FRN 102 FRN 201 FRN 2XX French Language Skills I French Language Skills II Culture and Civilization FRN 200–Level Elective 16 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GER 101 GER 102 German I German II | 8 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GER 101 GER 102 GER 201 German I German II…GER 101 GER 102 GER 201 German I German II Culture and Civilization 12 | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | GER 101 GER 102 GER 201 GER 2XX German I German…GER 101 GER 102 GER 201 GER 2XX German I German II Culture and Civilization GER 200–Level Elective 16 | |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 101 LAT 102 Latin I Latin II | 8 credits |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 101 LAT 102 Latin I Latin II | 8 credits |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 101 LAT 102 Latin I Latin II | 8 credits |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 101 LAT 102 LAT 201 Latin I Latin II Culture…LAT 101 LAT 102 LAT 201 Latin I Latin II Culture and Civilization 12 | |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 101 LAT 102 LAT 201 Latin I Latin II Culture…LAT 101 LAT 102 LAT 201 Latin I Latin II Culture and Civilization 12 | |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 101 LAT 102 LAT 201 Latin I Latin II Culture…LAT 101 LAT 102 LAT 201 Latin I Latin II Culture and Civilization 12 | |
| Latin | 5 | LAT 101 LAT 102 LAT 201 LAT 202 Latin I Latin II…LAT 101 LAT 102 LAT 201 LAT 202 Latin I Latin II Culture and Civilization Vergil 16 | |
| Latin | 5 | LAT 101 LAT 102 LAT 201 LAT 202 Latin I Latin II…LAT 101 LAT 102 LAT 201 LAT 202 Latin I Latin II Culture and Civilization Vergil 16 | |
| Latin | 5 | LAT 101 LAT 102 LAT 201 LAT 202 Latin I Latin II…LAT 101 LAT 102 LAT 201 LAT 202 Latin I Latin II Culture and Civilization Vergil 16 | |
| Physics B | 3 | PHY 221 PHY 222 College Physics I College Physics II | 10 credits |
| Physics B | 4 | PHY 221 PHY 222 College Physics I College Physics II | 10 credits |
| Physics B | 5 | PHY 221 PHY 222 College Physics I College Physics II | 10 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHY 242 University Physics II | 5 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 5 | PHY 242 University Physics II | 5 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHY 241 University Physics I | 5 credits |
| Research | 3 | General Elective Lower Division General Elective 3 | |
| Research | 4 | General Elective Lower Division General Elective 3 | |
| Research | 5 | General Elective Lower Division General Elective 3 | |
| Seminar | 3 | General Elective Lower Division General Elective 3 | |
| Seminar | 4 | General Elective Lower Division General Elective 3 | |
| Seminar | 5 | General Elective Lower Division General Elective 3 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPN 101 SPN 102 SPN 201 Spanish Language Skills I…SPN 101 SPN 102 SPN 201 Spanish Language Skills I Spanish Language Skills II Intermediate Spanish 12 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPN 101 SPN 102 SPN 201 SPN 202 Spanish Language…SPN 101 SPN 102 SPN 201 SPN 202 Spanish Language Skills I Spanish Language Skills II Intermediate Spanish Literature Survey 16 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | SPN 101 SPN 102 SPN 201 SPN 202 Spanish Language…SPN 101 SPN 102 SPN 201 SPN 202 Spanish Language Skills I Spanish Language Skills II Intermediate Spanish Literature Survey 16 | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 3 | General Elective Lower Division General Elective 3 | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 4 | General Elective Lower Division General Elective 3 | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 5 | General Elective Lower Division General Elective 3 | |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 3 | General Elective Lower Division General Elective 3 | |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 4 | General Elective Lower Division General Elective 3 | |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 5 | General Elective Lower Division General Elective 3 | |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 4 | PSC 111 American Government | 3 credits |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 5 | PSC 111 American Government | 3 credits |
| U.S. History | 3 | HIS 111 HIS 112 United States History to 1877…HIS 111 HIS 112 United States History to 1877 United States History Since 1877 | 6 credits |
| U.S. History | 4 | HIS 111 HIS 112 United States History to 1877…HIS 111 HIS 112 United States History to 1877 United States History Since 1877 | 6 credits |
| U.S. History | 5 | HIS 111 HIS 112 United States History to 1877…HIS 111 HIS 112 United States History to 1877 United States History Since 1877 | 6 credits |
Source: csuohio.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 194 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 182 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 159 |
| Business Administration and Management | 82 |
| Accounting | 79 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 72 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 71 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 67 |
Show the other 64 majors
| Finance | 62 |
| Computer Science | 60 |
| Criminology | 58 |
| Social Work | 55 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 54 |
| Business/Commerce | 48 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 46 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 45 |
| Organizational Communication | 42 |
| Civil Engineering | 39 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 33 |
| Chemical Engineering | 30 |
| Political Science and Government | 29 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 28 |
| Information Science/Studies | 28 |
| Graphic Design | 27 |
| English Language and Literature | 27 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 27 |
| Computer Engineering | 25 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 25 |
| Business Statistics | 25 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 24 |
| Environmental Science | 22 |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 22 |
| Mathematics | 21 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 17 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 17 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 16 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 16 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 15 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 15 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 13 |
| History | 13 |
| Social Sciences | 12 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 12 |
| Music | 12 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 12 |
| Environmental Studies | 11 |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 11 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 11 |
| Chemistry | 11 |
| Sociology | 11 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 10 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 8 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 7 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 6 |
| Women's Studies | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Public Administration | 5 |
| Economics | 5 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 5 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 4 |
| Linguistics | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 3 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 2 |
| Dance | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Data Science | 1 |
| Arabic Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Horizon League
Basketball, Fencing, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Horizon League
Basketball, Fencing, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Esports, Study abroad
Greek life
4% of men in fraternities · 2% of women in sororities · 3% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2002–03)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), crucleveland.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Cleveland, OH
2,171,877 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)
Nearest hub airport
Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 19.2 of 20
Elevation
664 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
24°F
July high
81°F
Annual snowfall
63.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
9 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,340 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Case Western Reserve University3 mi
- Cleveland Institute of Music3 mi
- Cleveland Institute of Art4 mi
- John Carroll University7 mi
- Ursuline College11 mi
- Baldwin Wallace University13 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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