Cleveland, OH · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University (in-state) | $12,988 | — |
| OH average | $20,317 | -36% |
| National average | $18,082 | -28% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $12,988 | $51,952 |
| Out-of-state | $18,510 | $74,040 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Cleveland State University ranks 60 by in-state tuition among the 154 OH colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 43% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Cleveland State University | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| University of Akron Main Campus | $13,135 |
| University of Toledo | $12,744 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $13,232 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $13,244 |
In-state tuition at Cleveland State University is $12,988 per year; out-of-state students pay $18,510.
Cleveland State University in-state tuition is 36% below the OH average of $20,317.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Cleveland State University is 28% below that.
$12,988 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Cleveland State University comes to about $51,952 for an in-state student and $74,040 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Cleveland State University ranks 60 out of the 154 OH colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.