Cleveland State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

35%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
7%
International
32
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Cleveland State University has a diverse student body with 35% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
63.2%(5,876)
Hispanic
8.9%(831)
African American
17.5%(1,628)
Asian
4.4%(413)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(25)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(11)
Two or More Races
4.3%(400)
Unknown
1.2%(111)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color35%
Total Enrollment14,385
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

Cleveland State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Cleveland State University has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.5%(4,453)
Women
54.4%(5,323)
Other
0.1%(7)

Gender Statistics

Men4,453

31% of total enrollment

Women5,323

37% of total enrollment

Other7

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Cleveland State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

32%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Cleveland State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 86% in-state residents, 8% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
85.8%(1,460)
Out-of-State
7.6%(129)
International
6.6%(112)

Regional Representation

In-State1,460

86% of student body

Out-of-State129

8% of student body

International112

7% of student body

States Represented

32 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

35%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age