College Profile:
Cleveland State University

A Campus Rich in Tradition
Cleveland State was established as a state university in 1964 and has continued to grow since. Today, more than 1,000 courses support 117 major fields of study at the bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and law degree levels, as well as professional certificate and continuing education programs. As nearly 90 percent of Cleveland State's students work full- or part-time, flexible academic programming and convenient class times are offered. Of Cleveland State's 16,400 students, 33 percent are in graduate-level programs and about half attend on a part-time basis.

Courses of instruction leading to degrees are offered in six undergraduate colleges: the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; the Nance College of Business Administration; the Fenn College of Engineering; the College of Education and Human Services; the College of Science; and the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs; as well as the College of Graduate Studies and Research, and the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.

A Dynamic Campus Environment
The Cleveland State campus consists of 85 acres - the largest footprint in downtown Cleveland - with 40 buildings used for teaching, research, housing, administration, and recreation. Nineteen-story Rhodes Tower houses the University Library, classrooms, and many faculty offices, and is a striking feature on the Cleveland skyline. University buildings feature a blend of old and new architectural styles, with historic landmark Mather Mansion sharing the stage with such modern facilities as the Levin College of Urban Affairs and the 13,000-seat Convocation Center. Exciting plans for the near future call for construction of many new campus buildings, including a student recreation center, student union, administration center, additional student housing and more.

The University boasts more than 100 student organizations, including 13 national fraternities and sororities and 17 NCAA Division I varsity sports: men's baseball, basketball, fencing, golf, soccer, swimming, wrestling and tennis; and women's basketball, cross-country, fencing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and golf.

Extended Campuses Bring the University Experience to the Suburbs
For Northeast Ohio to be economically competitive, it needs an educated work force. To make that education more convenient than ever before, Cleveland State now has extended campuses in Westlake, called West Center, and in Solon, called East Center, where students have access to the same quality education as they have downtown.

A New Honors Program Began in the Fall
Cleveland State is reaching out to academically talented and highly motivated students through its first Honors Program, which began in fall semester 2004. Designed to challenge bright students, the Honors Program will include traditional first-year students, transfer students from two- and four-year academic institutions, continuing Cleveland State students not originally admitted to the Honors Program but who have distinguished themselves academically, and nontraditional students who are returning to complete their undergraduate education after a hiatus in their studies. Students in this competitive program receive scholarships covering tuition, books, and academic fees, as well as other privileges and amenities.

Exceptional Students, Award-Winning Faculty, Proud Alumni
Cleveland State's faculty is tops, too, with almost 90 percent holding the doctorate or other highest degree in their field. Eleven faculty members have received distinguished Fulbright Scholar awards in just the last two years - ranking Cleveland State nationally in the number of recipients of this prestigious academic honor - and 52 in the last 40 years. Students frequently comment on faculty ability, approachability, and sincere desire to help the student in every way they can.

Cleveland State University boasts of more than 90,000 alumni, most of whom have remained in the Northeast Ohio area to work, give back to the community, and raise their families. Recent research shows that at nearly 1,000 businesses across the country, a Cleveland State graduate is at the helm as founder, chairman, CEO, president, or top executive. That's great company to keep!

Financial Assistance Opportunities
Cleveland State is a tremendous value in higher education. All potential students are encouraged to investigate the University's financial assistance opportunities, as the already low cost may be reduced due to scholarships, grants, loans, or other forms of financial assistance. If you are looking for an outstanding university experience in the heart of a progressive metropolitan area, Cleveland State University is for you.