International applicants · 2026–27
Cleveland State University: what international applicants need
Cleveland, Ohio
Requirements for the 2026–27 season, updated September 25, 2026.
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The questions international applicants ask
What are Cleveland State University's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Cleveland State University admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.
What is Cleveland State University's acceptance rate?
91.3% for students who started in fall 2024: Cleveland State University admitted 10,089 of its 11,050 first-year applicants.
- The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source
Does Cleveland State University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?
Cleveland State University is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.
- This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
How much is Cleveland State University's application fee for international students?
Cleveland State University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.
Which English tests does Cleveland State University accept?
Cleveland State University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.
- Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.
How many recommendation letters does Cleveland State University require?
Cleveland State University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.
- Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
- Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.
Does Cleveland State University require the Common App personal essay?
No. Cleveland State University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.
How many international students does Cleveland State University have?
597 of Cleveland State University's 9,482 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 6.3%.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source
How much does Cleveland State University cost for international students?
Cleveland State University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $18,510 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $12,988). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $15,104. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $38,314 before any financial aid.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source
Every requirement, in one place
Deadlines
- Rolling admission: apply as early as you can.
- Application fee
- $0International applicantsUS applicants: $0
- Common App fee waiver
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- SAT / ACT
- FlexibleThis is the policy for American applicants. It can differ for international students: check the testing page.
- English proficiency tests accepted
- Listed on the university's site
- Letters and school reports
- No recommendation letters required
- Also required
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