Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University is a public four-year institution located in Cleveland, Ohio, in a large city setting. The university enrolls 16,999 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 47.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 49% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 69% (IPEDS 2023).

Cleveland State University offers a range of health and technology programs, including associate degrees in Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician; Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians; Physician Associate/Assistant; Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; and Health/Health Care Administration/Management. At the bachelor's level, the university offers a program in Nursing Administration.

Situated in downtown Cleveland, the university serves a large urban student population and maintains strong connections to the healthcare and engineering industries of northeastern Ohio. Its technical and nursing programs provide direct pathways into high-demand careers in the region.