Cleveland State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

35%
Minority Students
55%
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
62.7%(6,761)
Hispanic
8.7%(934)
African American
18.0%(1,939)
Asian
4.4%(477)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(26)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(11)
Two or More Races
4.4%(472)
Unknown
1.5%(157)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color35%
Total Enrollment16,999
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 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.3%(5,165)
Women
54.6%(6,225)
Other
0.1%(7)

Gender Statistics

Men5,165

30% of total enrollment

Women6,225

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 48% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.0%(285)
18-19
27.5%(2,603)
20-21
29.9%(2,832)
22-24
20.9%(1,974)
25+
18.7%(1,767)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(3)
20-21
2.2%(103)
22-24
34.5%(1,607)
25+
63.2%(2,940)

Age Diversity Insights

48%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

33%

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 93% in-state residents, 0% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
92.9%(1,460)
International
7.1%(112)

Regional Representation

In-State1,460

93% 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

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age