Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University is a public institution in Cleveland, Ohio. It was established in 1964 after purchasing the buildings of Fenn College. It also acquired the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1969. It is now part of the University System of Ohio. Over 70 majors are available at the university, along with 27 master’s degree programs. These programs are offered through the nine colleges and five specialty-schools operated by the university, including the School of Nursing. The campus is the downtown Cleveland area. There is also a satellite campus in Westlake, which is part of the greater Cleveland area.
Students may enroll in undergrad or graduate nursing programs at CSU. These options include traditional BSN, RN to BSN, accelerated BSN, and MSN programs. All four options are accredited by the CCNE. The university has partnerships with several major healthcare centers in the area, including University Hospitals, the Cleveland Clinic, and MetroHealth. The university also has a high NCLEX-RN exam pass rate, with over 90% of students passing the first time they take the exam. Students who are interested in the traditional BSN program must complete prerequisite coursework, which includes anatomy, chemistry, microbiology, psychology, physiology, and several other required courses.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students16,371 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate70% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 14 | 66 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 14 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 84 miles radius of Cleveland State University
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Kent State University at Geauga
28 miles away |
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Kent State University at Kent
30 miles away |
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University of Akron Main Campus
30 miles away |
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Alliance Career Centre - Robert T. White School of Practical Nursing
49 miles away |
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Kent State University at Ashtabula
51 miles away |
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Youngstown State University
60 miles away |
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Penn State Shenango
63 miles away |
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Kent State University at Tuscarawas
73 miles away |
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Kent State University at East Liverpool
84 miles away |
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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
84 miles away |
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offers 8 nursing programs |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1940 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
Admission
90%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 990 to 1210 |
| ACT | 19 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $402/credit | |
| In State Students | $402/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $570/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $531/credit | |
| In State Students | $531/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $905/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $18,090 | $18,090 | $25,650 |
| ADN | 70 | $28,140 | $28,140 | $39,900 |
| BSN | 125 | $50,250 | $50,250 | $71,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $26,550 | $26,550 | $45,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of Cleveland State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 43% | $4,574 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $955 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 34% | $1,571 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 45% | $5,757 |
| Federal Student Loans | 64% | $5,266 |
| Private Loans | 6% | $11,418 |
$15,320
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$13,841 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$14,839 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$18,061 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,682 |
| Over $110,000$19,915 |
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Student Population
12,078
Undergrads
4,293
Graduates
9,058
Women
7,313
Men
69%
Full-time
31%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
63% |
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Black/African American |
16% |
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Non-resident alien |
8% |
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Hispanic |
5% |
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Asian |
3% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Ohio state board of nursing.
