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Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026

Cleveland State's campus BS Computer Science offers computing and software study through its Department of Computer Science.

Cleveland State University: Cleveland State University opened in 1965 at the former site of Fenn College, with several new buildings added to expand the campus since then. This picture shows the Rhodes Tower, constructed from 1968 to 1971, which is the tallest buildin
Cleveland State University. Cleveland State University opened in 1965 at the former site of Fenn College, with several new buildings added to expand the campus since then. This picture shows the Rhodes Tower, constructed from 1968 to 1971, which is the tallest building on campus and is home to the university's library and offices, and the second tallest purpose-built educational building in the United States, after the Cathe
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Cleveland State's campus BS Computer Science offers computing and software study through its Department of Computer Science. It is distinct from the university's integrated double-discipline degrees.

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  1. BS Computer Science — Cleveland
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Academic eligibility

  • Current international undergraduate requirements give a minimum 2.3 secondary-school GPA.
  • Provide school records through an approved credential-evaluation provider where required.
  • All first-year students must satisfy mathematics placement; preparatory work can lengthen the study plan.

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Language requirements

  • IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.0, or Duolingo 105, are accepted direct-entry options.
  • Separate ESL/pathway routes apply below the required academic or English threshold.

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Study intakes

  • The undergraduate international application page documents summer and fall 2026.
  • Spring and the next fall cycle should be confirmed with admissions because the checked degree-entry table has not yet supplied their dates.

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Application deadlines

  • The published fall 2026 international application/I-20-transfer date was July 1, 2026; that cycle is closed.
  • A future undergraduate cutoff was not provided on the checked table.
  • Do not use the separately published 2027 Intensive English deadlines for this degree.

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International tuition

  • For the 2026/27 cohort, international tuition at 12–18 credits is US$6,828 plus US$3,547.80 nonresident surcharge per semester: US$10,375.80.
  • International matriculation adds US$100 once and services US$30 per semester.
  • Programme fees, insurance, living costs and other charges are extra.

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Scholarships & funding

  • College and departmental scholarship eligibility varies.
  • Engineering First Year Awards require an admission application and have separate award/renewal conditions.
  • Choose Ohio First requires Ohio residency, so an overseas applicant should not assume eligibility or budget an unconfirmed award.

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What can international students study at Cleveland State University?

Selected programme options include BS Computer Science — Cleveland. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Cleveland State University?

Current international undergraduate requirements give a minimum 2.3 secondary-school GPA. Provide school records through an approved credential-evaluation provider where required. All first-year students must satisfy mathematics placement; preparatory work can lengthen the study plan. IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.0, or Duolingo 105, are accepted direct-entry options. Separate ESL/pathway routes apply below the required academic or English threshold.

How much are international tuition fees at Cleveland State University?

For the 2026/27 cohort, international tuition at 12–18 credits is US$6,828 plus US$3,547.80 nonresident surcharge per semester: US$10,375.80. International matriculation adds US$100 once and services US$30 per semester. Programme fees, insurance, living costs and other charges are extra. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Cleveland State University?

The published fall 2026 international application/I-20-transfer date was July 1, 2026; that cycle is closed. A future undergraduate cutoff was not provided on the checked table. Do not use the separately published 2027 Intensive English deadlines for this degree. The undergraduate international application page documents summer and fall 2026. Spring and the next fall cycle should be confirmed with admissions because the checked degree-entry table has not yet supplied their dates. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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