INTRODUCTION TO CSU
Welcome to Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University is a place where your learning experience is exceptional. Our 85-acre metropolitan campus is in the heart of downtown Cleveland. World-class businesses, professional sports, big-city entertainment, the Lake Erie coastline, healthcare institutions and world-class arts organizations are our neighbors and partners, providing CSU students with an unmatched engaged learningexperience.
We offer affordable, quality academic programs with more than 200 major fields of study. Cleveland State is a leader in business, biomedical research and healthcare; K-12 education; sport management, and professional programs in law, business, engineering, city management and more.
CSU Facts:
- Established 1964
- Main Campus Downtown - East (Solon, OH) and West Centers (Westlake, OH)
- More than 150 online offerings, including complete degree programs
- More than 100,000 graduates
- 16,000 current students (6,000 graduate students, 10,000 undergraduates)
- Student to faculty ratio: 17 to 1
- 532 full-time faculty members - 97 percent hold the highest degree in their field
- Nickname: Vikings
- Colors: Green and White
- Athletics: NCAA Division 1 Horizon League - 17 Varsity Sports
- Hosted Democratic Presidential Debate in February 2008
- More than 140 student organizations
- $250 million Campus Makeover by 2011
- 1000 students living on campus in residence halls
- New student housing, student center open January 2010
- Big city amenities (arts, culture, professional sports) nearby
- President Ronald M. Berkman
