There’s a reason we’re the No. 1 university in Ohio for social mobility. At CSU, everyone matters. Our journeys look different, but we are united in our determination to lift each other up, explore interests, carve out futures, advance our fields of study and impact Northeast Ohio for years to come.
CSU will empower you to forge your own path and provide you with the tools you need to achieve your goals. Your classes are just the starting point.
So, be your authentic self. Own your journey and embrace what CSU can help you accomplish.
TOGETHER we are CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
WHAT WILL BE YOUR CSU
From creating integrated degrees for impactful, relevant professions to reimagining our core curriculum around inquiry and student reflection, CSU is continuously evolving to meet student needs. Like yours, our story is far from finished.
“Every semester, I gained something different, and it changed my interest.”
Katura’s CSU story is one of self-discovery.
“I developed new passions that I did not know I had which led me to declare a second major (International Relations) and pursue a different post-graduate path than I had in mind when I started at CSU.”
Katura dared to change course. Now she’s pursuing her Master of Public Administration at CSU, combining her interests into one career path. “It still is a little scary, but I'm also realizing that I'm in the place I'm supposed to be and that things happen for a reason.”
KATURA, Political Science and International Relations, B.A. ‘22
Est. 1964
young, urban, dynamic 14,160 enrolled mid-size student body
⅓ are transfer students
175+ academic programs
Expert Faculty
570 Doctorates + 34 Fulbright Scholars
17:1 Student-Faculty Ratio for personalized learning
25 average class size students come from 43 states + 115 countries
80+ dedicated labs, clinics, centers, studios for hands-on learning + ground-breaking research
3,000+ annual experiential learning opportunities WE ARE
85 acres in the heart of downtown
3,000 + students living on or near campus
200+ student clubs and organizations
9,000+ annual campus events
18 NCAA Division I
CSU athletic teams to cheer on
Legendary Institutions
such as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, The Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Museum of Art
3 Pro Sports Teams Guardians, Cavaliers, Browns
Food + Entertainment
restaurants, concerts, everything in between
Playhouse Square
2 nd largest performing arts center in the nation
Cleveland Metroparks
300+ miles of trails, 23,000 acres of nature preserves and gorgeous views of Lake Erie
THE CITY OUR CAMPUS
OUR BEST RESOURCES FOR YOUR BENEFIT
At CSU, we help ourselves by helping each other. Our student support services are staffed with qualified professionals and student employees who know exactly what you’re going through. They have tools and resources to help you clear your mind, move your body and focus your energy toward achieving your goals. But it’s up to you to use them to your fullest advantage.
30+ SUPPORT SERVICES ACROSS CAMPUS
› Academic Advising
› Academic Support Center
› Campus 411/All-in-1
› Career Development and Exploration
› Counseling Center
› CSU Police
› Disability and Testing Services
› Graduation Success Coaching
› Health and Wellness Services
› LGBTQ+ Student Services
› Lift Up Vikes! Resource Center and Food Pantry
› Michael Schwartz Library
› Recreation Center
› The Mareyjoyce Green Women’s Center
› Therapy Dogs
› Transfer Student Services
› TRIO/Student Support Services
› Veteran and Military Student Success Center
› Viking Safety Escort
› Writing Center
› And more!
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EXPLORATION
"I have been an intern with the Division of Hospitality Services [at CSU] for three years now. Career Development and Exploration offered a professional development course that I feel has greatly improved my work! It has helped me build soft skills, build and refine my resume, connect with employers and so much more. Their workshops for preparing to attend graduate school have been a lifesaver in reducing my stress surrounding the application process."
Morgan
Communication Sciences and Disorders and Health Sciences double major, Class of 2025
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER (ASC)
"ASC has had a very positive impact on my academic and overall student life. The ability to access extra forms of assistance for various educational areas can be a lifesaver and has improved my academic performance. I learned about study habits, skills and techniques. CSU fosters an extremely welcoming environment, and everyone is more than happy to assist you."
Thomas
Psychology major, Class of 2025
"Graduation Success Coaching has been especially helpful to me during my collegiate career. They challenged my thoughts, assisted me with any questions and provided me with resources that helped me obtain my books, employment and a safe space to talk. I have been lucky to have such great coaches that wanted to see me get to graduation."
Brianna
Criminology and Africana Studies double major, Class of 2024
“At Cleveland State, I had the ability to work part time here at Rockwell as a co-op while I was still in school. It helped me see the value of what I was doing in classes and put that to practice in the field. That's something I think a lot of other colleges don't have the opportunity to do.”
Caleb first met his current employer at a CSU co-op and career fair, which led to a six-month co-op placement. He was treated like a full-time engineer from day one. By the end of his rotation, he was offered a permanent position— before he had graduated. “I knew I had found what I liked. I look forward to going to work in the morning and see value in the work I'm doing.”
WE ARE ENGAGED LEARNING
CALEB, Hardware Engineer, Rockwell Automation and CSU Alumnus, Electrical Engineering, BEE '23 and MSEE '24
YOUR SUCCESS
SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS
CSU alumni work at some of the largest area employers, and they provide a supportive network for fellow Vikings when it comes to internships and professional connections. Many alumni—like Caleb— come back to CSU as mentors and guest lecturers to share their experiences. Most remind us of our untapped potential.
145,000+ alumni-strong
Direct pipeline to NEO businesses internships + early employer recruitment
90k+ jobs and internships l isted on CSU’s online job board
500+ employers annually attend campus career events
OUR ALUMNI WORK AT
American Greetings, AstraZeneca, City of Cleveland, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Metroparks, Energizer Holdings, Inc., Ernst & Young, FirstEnergy Corporation, GE Aviation, General Motors, IBM, Intel Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, NASA Glenn Research Center, Nationwide Insurance, Ohio House of Representatives, Playhouse Square, Progressive, Rockwell Automation, Sherwin-Williams, Team NEO, The MetroHealth System, University Hospitals, and more
With over 175 programs to choose from, you're sure to find a career path that fits you. Still exploring? Take our quiz to discover majors that align with your interests, personality and academic aptitude. csuohio.mymajors.com/quiz
MINORS
Accounting
Africana Studies
American Sign Language
American Studies
Anthropology
Arabic
Art History
Asian Studies
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Business
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Communication
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Computer Science
Criminology
Dance
Digital Content Production
Economics
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Policy
Environmental Science
Exercise Science
Finance
French
Geological Sciences
Governance, Risk Management and Compliance
Graphic Design
Health Care Management
Health Communication
History
Human Resource Management
Information Systems
International Business
International Film
Linguistics
Marketing
Mathematics
Medieval Studies
Middle Eastern Studies
Music
Native American Studies
Neuroscience
Nonprofit Administration
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Professional Selling
Property Management
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Sociology of Health and Healthcare
Spanish
Spanish Health Sciences
Sport and Entertainment Management
Statistics
Studio Art
Sustainable Urban Development
Taxation
Theatre Arts
Urban and Regional Studies
Visual Studies
Women’s and Gender Studies
ADDITIONAL PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRACKS
(PAIRED WITH MAJORS)
Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant
Pre-Dental
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
YOUR FUTURE MADE AFFORDABLE
CSU has one of the lowest tuition rates in Ohio and offers numerous scholarship and financial assistance opportunities—because we believe you deserve access and opportunity to find your place and defy expectations. You’ll be automatically considered for merit-based scholarships upon your admission. Find out exactly how much at csuohio.edu/scholarships.
