by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Cleveland State University charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on Cleveland State University costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Cleveland State University ran about $16,654 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. Those who hail from the state of Ohio get a discount and only needed to pay $11,690 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $16,574 | $80 | $16,654 |
| In-State | $11,610 | $80 | $11,690 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Cleveland State University compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $16,654 for out-of-state students.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Ohio pay an average of $11,690 a year to attend Cleveland State University, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how Cleveland State University compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Ohio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Cleveland State University Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Cleveland State University increased with an average annual rate of 3.25% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $12,461 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at Cleveland State University to be $25,327, and $52,324 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 3.61%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $17,877 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This would result in a total cost of $36,399 for two years and $75,472 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Cleveland State University.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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