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Acceptance Rate History
Cleveland State University
OH · Current rate: 95%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 95.48% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 85.32% | 11,570 | 9,872 |
| 2021 | 91.29% | 11,506 | 10,504 |
| 2020 | 93.6% | 7,815 | 7,315 |
| 2019 | 94.01% | 10,646 | 10,008 |
| 2018 | 88.34% | 9,918 | 8,762 |
| 2017 | 90.06% | 7,537 | 6,788 |
| 2016 | 87.45% | 8,528 | 7,458 |
| 2015 | 88.04% | 7,650 | 6,735 |
| 2014 | 84.21% | 5,002 | 4,212 |
| 2013 | 62.87% | 6,768 | 4,255 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Cleveland State University's acceptance rate has increased from 62.9% in 2013 to 95.5% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2014.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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