Cleveland State University, OH
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
91%
Tuition
In-state: $9,696
Out-of-state: $13,747
Eligibility For Public Schools
Both
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#231-#300 in National Universities
Scholarships
Academic Department Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$500 - $9,448
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
14-18
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Academic Department Scholarships
Scholarships based on academic majors.
Amount: $500 to $9,448 Based on available funding
Criteria: Determined by individual college or department. Consult the academic college or department website for scholarship availability and eligibility criteria.
Choose Ohio First Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$1,500-$7,000
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
1650
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Choose Ohio First Scholarship
Amount: $1,500/yr - $7,000/yr up to $28,000
Criteria:
Must enter CSU the summer or fall following high school graduation and be full-time at CSU
Be an Ohio resident
Have an undergraduate degree plan for a STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or medicine) major
Have a high school grade point average of 3.25 or higher, or ACT score of 27 or higher, or SAT score of 1650 or higher
Have a commitment to COF program requirements
Have a current FAFSA on file with Financial Aid
Students who have a full tuition scholarship are not eligible.
CSU Central Neighborhood Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
3.2
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
CSU Central Neighborhood Scholarship Amount: Full in-state tuition for up to four years.
Criteria: Must be a new incoming freshman for the upcoming fall semester, be a member of the Central Neighborhood and graduating from a Central Neighborhood core high school with a minimum 3.20 cumulative GPA, have been accepted to Cleveland State University and intend to enroll full-time at CSU following high school graduation. A separate application is required along with a personal essay of no more than 1,500 words that serves as evidence of leadership and involvement, outstanding character as well as service to your community and school. To apply and for additional information visit the Central Neighborhood Scholarship website : https://www.csuohio.edu/engagement/central-neighborhood-scholarship
Number of Awards: 2
Renewable: Yes, scholarships are for up to four (4) years maximum provided students maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, satisfactorily complete at least 12 credit hours per semest
CSU Opportunity Scholar
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
940
Required Act
18
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
CSU Opportunity Scholar
Amount: $8,000 ($2,000/year)
Minimum ACT 19 (SAT 940 for tests taken March 2016 or later)
Minimum GPA 3.6
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Must enter CSU the summer or fall following high school graduation and be full-time at CSU
Students who have applied for the Fall 17 term and submitted all required application materials by March 1 receive priority consideration for the following awards: President, Provost, Freshman Scholar, Magnus, Viking, and Green & White.
Freshman Scholar
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,500
Required GPA
3.2
Required SAT
1130
Required Act
23
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Freshman Scholar, Level 1
Amount: $14,000 ($3,500/year)
Minimum ACT 23 (SAT 1130 for test taken March 2016 or later)
Minimum GPA 3.2
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Must enter CSU the summer or fall following high school graduation and be full-time at CSU
Must be Ohio resident
Students who have applied for the Fall 17 term and submitted all required application materials by March 1 receive priority consideration for the following awards: President, Provost, Freshman Scholar, Magnus, Viking, and Green & White.
Green & White Award (for Out Of State Students)
Type
Competitive
Amount
$6,000
Required GPA
3.2
Required SAT
1130
Required Act
23
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Green & White Award (for out of state students)
Amount: $24,000 ($6,000/year)
Minimum ACT 23 (SAT 1130 for test taken March 2016 or later)
Minimum GPA 3.2
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Must enter CSU the summer or fall following high school graduation and be full-time at CSU
Students who have applied for the Fall 17 term and submitted all required application materials by March 1 receive priority consideration for the following awards: President, Provost, Freshman Scholar, Magnus, Viking, and Green & White.
Honors Program (for In-state and Out-of-state Students)
Type
Competitive
Amount
$9,696
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1950
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Honors Program (for in-state and out-of-state students)
Amount: $38,784 ($9,696/year) (based on 2015-2016 tuition)
Incoming freshmen students (2016 high school graduate), must complete honors application by Jan. 15 and meet at least one of the following criteria to be considered:
ACT 30 or above OR
SAT 1950 or above OR
Top 10 % of high school class ranking
Must enter CSU the summer or fall following high school graduation and be full-time at CSU
To be considered for the Honors Program, new freshmen must complete the Honors Program application prior to January 15th. Please visit the Honors College website for more information and to complete the Honors application
Renewable: Yes, must maintain minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. Must participate and be in good standing in the Honors Program.
Magnus Award (for Out Of State Students)
Type
Competitive
Amount
$8,500
Required GPA
3.7
Required SAT
1310
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Magnus Award (for out of state students)
Amount: $34,000 ($8,500/year)
Minimum ACT 28 (SAT 1310 for tests taken March 2016 or later)
Minimum GPA 3.7
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Must enter CSU the summer or fall following high school graduation and be full-time at CSU
Students who have applied for the Fall 17 term and submitted all required application materials by March 1 receive priority consideration for the following awards: President, Provost, Freshman Scholar, Magnus, Viking, and Green & White.
Moses Cleaveland Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$500 to $4,000 one time
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Moses Cleaveland Scholarships
Tuition assistance is provided by the generous donation of individuals and corporations in the Cleveland community. Scholarship assistance for high school seniors demonstrating academic achievement and great promise for completion of a bachelor's degree.
Amount: $500 to $4,000
Criteria: Students must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Number of Awards: Varies, based on available funding
President's Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
$6,000
Required GPA
3.7
Required SAT
1310
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
President?s Award
Amount: $24,000 ($6,000/year)
Criteria:
Minimum ACT 28 (SAT 1310 for tests taken March 2016 or later)
Minimum GPA 3.7
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Must enter CSU the summer or fall following high school graduation and be full-time at CSU
Must be Ohio resident
Students who have applied for the Fall 17 term and submitted all required application materials by March 1 receive priority consideration for the following awards: President, Provost, Freshman Scholar, Magnus, Viking, and Green & White.
Renewable: Yes, must maintain minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and satisfactorily complete 15 credit hours per semester.
Provost's Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1200
Required Act
25
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Provost?s Award
Amount: $20,000 ($5,000/year)
Minimum ACT 25 (SAT 1200 for test taken March 2016 or later)
Minimum GPA 3.5U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Must enter CSU the summer or fall following high school graduation and be full-time at CSU
Must be Ohio resident
Students who have applied for the Fall 17 term and submitted all required application materials by March 1 receive priority consideration for the following awards: President, Provost, Freshman Scholar, Magnus, Viking, and Green & White.
Richard Eaton Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$1,000-$9,448 one time
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
RICHARD EATON SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1,000 to $9,448 based on available funding
Criteria: Scholarship awarded to a new freshman interested in the field of communication. Student must have a high school cumulative 2.5 GPA, attend full-time.
Ruth Ann Moyer Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Ruth Ann Moyer
Amount: $9,448 Full In-State Tuition
Criteria: Applicants must be an Ohio resident, non-traditional (at least twenty-five years of age) student, has accepted admission and submitted final transcripts by June 15. To apply for this scholarship, you must submit a brief personal essay telling us about yourself including your future plans, any challenges you may have faced and overcome, and what receiving this scholarship means to you. Please submit essays to: Dr. Ruth Ann Moyer Scholarship, Attn: Financial Aid Scholarship Coordinator, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115. All information including essays must be received by June 15th to be considered for this scholarship.
Stem Fellows Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $7,000
Required GPA
3.4
Required SAT
0
Required Act
23
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
STEM Fellows Program
Amount: Up to $7,000 depending on student financial need. Students who are awarded Honor's, President's, Provost's, Freshman Scholar's 1 or 2 will be eligible for a combined maximum of $9,000 for the academic year.
Criteria: Incoming freshmen students (2017 high school graduates), who have an ACT score of 23 or above and a high school GPA of at least 3.4. Applicants must intend to major in a STEM discipline (Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics). Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.
The Plain Dealer Charities Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$1,000 - $2,500 one time
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
The Plain Dealer Charities Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 to $2,500 based on available funding
Criteria: Awarded to new entering freshmen who are residents and graduates of a high school in Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Portage, Summit, Medina or Lorain counties. Students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and intend to major in Journalism or Business Management.
Number of Awards: Varies, based on available funding
Renewable: No
Viking Award (for Out Of State Students)
Type
Competitive
Amount
$7,500
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1200
Required Act
25
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Viking Award (for out of state students)
Amount: $30,000 ($7,500/year)
Minimum ACT 25 (SAT 1200 for test taken March 2016 or later)
Minimum GPA 3.5
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Must enter CSU the summer or fall following high school graduation and be full-time at CSU
Students who have applied for the Fall 17 term and submitted all required application materials by March 1 receive priority consideration for the following awards: President, Provost, Freshman Scholar, Magnus, Viking, and Green & White.
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