Cleveland State University or CSU was established as a state-assisted university in 1964. Cleveland State University assumed a tradition of excellence when it adopted the buildings, faculty, staff, and curriculum of the former Fenn College. A private institution of 2,500 students that was founded in 1929. The university’s historical roots go back to the 19th century. During the 1880s, the Cleveland YMCA began to offer day and evening courses to students who did not otherwise have access to higher education. Now, CSU is a public research institution with 17,000-plus students
Cleveland State is a student-focused center of scholarly excellence. That provides an accessible and exceptional education. A leader in innovative collaboration with business, industry, government, educational institutions and the community, Cleveland State is a critical force in the region’s economic development. With 10 colleges and schools and more than 175 academic programs – Business, Education and Human Services, Engineering, Graduate Studies, Law, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Sciences and Health Profession and Urban Affairs.
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 is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. Engaged Learning connects CSU students with 3,000 co-ops, internships and other experiential learning opportunities. With employers in virtually every industry, ensuing they graduate fully prepared to succeed in their chosen professions. CSU recently was ranked No. 1 in the nation for increases in research expenditures, according to the National Science Foundation.
CSU has strengthened its ties to Cleveland through a series of forward-thinking partnerships. Campus International School and MC2STEM High School provide pathways to college for young people, by way of the Education Park that CSU has created with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. CSU serves unmet health-care needs in our community through the Partnership for Urban Health. CSU has teamed up with Case Western Reserve University to lead the way in evolving the internet of things. Moreover, the Education Park also included other specific center such as Center for Innovation in Medical Professions, CSU Arts Campus at Playhouse Square, Washkewicz College of Engineering makerspace, etc.
Location
Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
CSU dynamic campus in the heart of downtown Cleveland continues to evolve. In early 2018, we opened a striking addition to CSU’s Washkewicz College of Engineering. In the fall of 2018, we’ll unveil CSU’s new School of Film & Media Arts – the only standalone film school in Ohio – located on the top floor of the Idea Center at Playhouse Square.
The university provides a variety of quality services and programs to enhance the university experience. And complements Cleveland State University’s academic mission. A highly trained staff of professionals is available to support students. From their first day on campus to the completion of their academic goals. Services include leadership training, support of recognized university student organizations, judicial affairs, campus activities, and many other programs. And services that support the successful matriculation of all students. The door is always open for student’s issues, concerns and ideas.
School & Faculty
- Monte Ahuja College of Business
- College of Education and Human Services
- Washkewicz College of Engineering
- College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
- School of Nursing
- College of Sciences and Health Professions
- Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs
- College of Graduate Studies
- Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- Jack, Joseph & Morton Mandel Honors College
- Undergraduate Studies and Academic Programs
