What division is Cleveland State?

Cleveland State competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Horizon League (HL).

What GPA do you need for Cleveland State?

The average GPA at Cleveland State is 3.4. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Cleveland State?

Cleveland State has an enrollment of approximately 12,352 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Cleveland State?

Cleveland State has an acceptance rate of 91%.

How do I get recruited to play at Cleveland State?

To get recruited at Cleveland State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Cleveland State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Cleveland State

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NCAA Division I

Division

12,352

Enrollment

3.4

Avg GPA

91%

Acceptance

70%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.3+ GPA bar.

Cleveland State is a NCAA Division I program in the Horizon League (HL), located in Cleveland, OH. We map basketball and track & field at Cleveland State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.4

Acceptance

91%

Student:Faculty

16:1

Retention

70%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$44,625

Coaching Staff266 coaches across basketball and track & field

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About Cleveland State Athletics

Cleveland State is a NCAA Division I athletic program located in Cleveland, OH, competing in the Horizon League (HL). With an enrollment of 12,352 students, Cleveland State offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map basketball and track & field at Cleveland State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Cleveland State is 3.4.

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