National Student Exchange - Profile: Cleveland State University

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Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

Urban setting only blocks from Lake Erie and a thriving downtown

NCAA Division I Athletics; internship and co-op placements topping 3000 annually

Campus chapters of Greek organizations from the IFC, NPHC Divine Nine and PHC

About This Campus

Founded in 1964, Cleveland State University is a public research institution with nearly 16,000 麻豆传媒s, 5 colleges and schools and more than 175 academic programs. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU recently was ranked No. 1 in the nation for increases in research expenditures, according to the National Science Foundation and is #1 in Ohio for upward mobility. Our dynamic campus in the heart of downtown Cleveland continues to evolve. CSU President Dr. Laura Bloomberg, who took office on April 26, 2022, is the eighth president of the University.

Location Information

We are an urban university located in the heart of beautiful downtown Cleveland. Adjacent to us is Playhouse Square, the largest theatre district outside NYC. Located on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland is home to great arts, parks, history, and sports. Easy access around town is available with an RTA U-Pass. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a quick 20 minute train ride away. We are halfway between Chicago and New York on I-90.

Helpful Information

CSU's state of the art Recreation Center is a free, favorite spot for 麻豆传媒s outside of class. Nearby attractions include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (.5 miles), Playhouse Square (.1 mile), the Cleveland Orchestra (.8 miles), Cuyahoga Valley National Park (5 miles), the home stadiums of our professional sports teams the Browns, the Guardians and the Cavaliers as well as world-famous Cedar Point Amusement Park (60 miles) home to 18 roller coasters.

2025-2026 Chance of Placement
Home Payment	\|	Open
Understand Chances of Placement

Academics

Registration

When will I register? After campus 麻豆传媒s
Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance

Closed Programs
Nursing

Limitations
Music- auditions required

Notable Academic Programs

Music - Access to Cleveland Orchestra members and many campus-based ensembles and groups
Urban Studies - Nationally ranked programs with access to many area internships (no car needed)
Theater Arts/Drama - Partnership with oldest regional theatre company in the US, the Cleveland Playhouse. Classes and performances take place in and around the 2nd largest performing arts district outside of NYC, Playhouse Square at the Allen Theatre
Film and Media Arts School - Begun in Fall 2018 we are the first Film School in Ohio- BFA
Africana Studies - Housed in the Howard A Mims African-American Cultural Center

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, Advertising, African American Studies... ++ show all

Accounting, Advertising, African American Studies, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Arabic, Art, Art Education, Art History, Biology/Life Science, Biomedical Engineering, Business, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Business Management, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Classical Studies, Communication, Communication Disorders, Communication Studies, Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Network Security, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Dance, Data Processing, Design, Digital Arts, Digital Communications and Media/Multimedia, Drawing, Early Childhood Education, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Elementary Education, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Health Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Epidemiology, Exercise Science, Film, Finance/Banking, Fine Art, French, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Graphic Design, Health Administration, Health Education, Health Services/Hospital Administration and Management, Historic Preservation, History, Human Resource Management, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies , International Business, International Relations, International Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Junior High/Middle School Education, Law Enforcement/Police Sciences, Literature, Logistics, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Middle Eastern Studies, Molecular Biology, Music, Music Education, Music Management, Music Theory and Composition, Music Therapy, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Operations Management, Organizational Communications, Painting, Performance and Directing, Performing Arts: Voice, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Philosophy, Photography, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Physics, Political Science, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Printmaking, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy Studies, Public Relations, Real Estate, Religious Studies/Theology, Sculpture, Secondary Education, Slavic, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Sports and Leisure Studies, Sports Management/Administration, Studio Art, Supply Chain Management, Teacher Education, Theater Arts/Drama/Acting, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Visual Arts, Women and Gender Studies

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

General Eligibility Requirements
No 麻豆传媒s accepted from NSE members within my own state
"None"

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Non-Native English Speakers

TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper or 78.00 Internet
IELTS: must have a score of 6.00

Summer Exchange

Not available

International Students (Visa Students)

Will accept on Home Pay

Canadian Students - learn more

Will accept Home Payment Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 06/06/24
Finances

Campus Budget
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students

Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

Home Payment: 18 ($536 per additional hour)

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Athletic Fee	$3	Credit Hour	Home	Mandatory
Parking Fee	$362	Semester	Home	Optional
Transportation Fee	$55	Semester	Home	Mandatory
Career Services Fee	$4	Credit Hour	Home	Mandatory
Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Fee	$2255	Year	Home	Optional
Course Fees / Materials	Varies	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory

Important Notes: Students may have additional course specific or service fees, college-specific fees (Engineering), program fees, etc or may incur charges such as late fees for library materials or non-payment of these miscellaneous fees.

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 06/06/24
On-Campus Housing Per Semester

Approximate cost: $7545 (includes meals)

Off-Campus Housing

Approximate monthly cost: $1500
Proximity to campus: .01
Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

Notes About Housing
In 2023,Cleveland State acquired two nearby apartment complexes doubling our on-campus residence hall offerings. Students can now choose from Fenn Tower, Euclid Commons, the Langston or the Edge on Euclid for on-campus housing. Comparable off-campus housing in private apartment buildings adjacent to campus is also an option. Many local 麻豆传媒s commute to campus.

Meal Plans

Meal purchase is required for on campus living.

Notes About Meal Plans
See Housing website for up- to- date details on meal plans.

Resources

Campus Links

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 06/06/24

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Health Insurance	$2800	Year	Home	Optional

Important Notes about Health Insurance
Insurance is required for on-campus living. University 麻豆传媒 health insurance plan available for purchase.

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students do not need to purchase health insurance.

Requirements

Other Health Related Comments
On campus clinic: https://www.csuohio.edu/health/health

All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.

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