Cleveland State University
- Public
- Research university
Cleveland State University: international tuition 18,510 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 32,681 USD, acceptance rate 91.3%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
Getting in. The school admits 91.3% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 32,681 USD, before any scholarship. 4 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. According to the Common Data Set 1999-2000, 74 international students got financial aid, 5,611 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/7. You apply through CSU's online portal. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Cleveland State University?
International tuition is 18,510 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 32,681 USD.
What English scores does Cleveland State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Cleveland State University?
The acceptance rate is 91.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Babaria Tirth2023Vlog
- Life of JK2023Vlog
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Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
CLE Gateway GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The CLE Gateway Grant section requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, so international students are not eligible for this grant.
- Renewable in later years
CSU Freshman Merit ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The eligibility list for the freshman merit scholarships requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, so international students are excluded from this scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority consideration if all application materials are submitted by March 1, 2027
FAFSA Completion GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The FAFSA Completion Grant section requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, so international students are not eligible for this grant.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: February 15, 2027
Freshmen Merit ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page lists U.S. citizen or permanent resident as an eligibility requirement for the freshmen merit scholarships, so international students do not qualify for this award.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority: March 1, 2027
Financial aid dates (first year)
- 01/03Priority filing date
- 01/03Priority filing date
U.S. student figures1999–00Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyiYou must submit English-proficiency evidence unless you meet a CSU waiver condition.Required
- Proof of fundsRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2026
- Honors application deadline for incoming first-year studentsApplicationin31days
- Honors application deadline for incoming first-year studentsApplication+92 days
- Freshmen scholarship priority deadlineScholarship+137 days
- Honors application deadline for incoming first-year studentsApplication+151 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data