EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY ONLINE
Flexible Learning Pathways to Accommodate Your Life
With world-class partners in health care, the arts and other industries, Cleveland State University (CSU) shares knowledge, research and resources to make a positive and meaningful difference not only within our campus community but also in the local community and beyond. Our online programs are offered primarily in asynchronous formats, so you don't have to put your personal and professional life on hold while developing your career to its fullest potential.
Since 1964, CSU has enjoyed a legacy in higher education, upward mobility and community well-being, ensuring students don’t have to choose between quality and cost. More than 140,000 students have graduated from CSU within the eight colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Public Affairs and Education, Engineering, Graduate Studies, Health, Honors and Law. Academic programming includes more than 1,000 courses supporting 200 major fields of study at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Cleveland State University partners with more than 250 organizations to provide a well-rounded education, including the Cleveland Clinic, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, the City of Cleveland, NASA Glenn Research Center, other business enterprises, the federal government and higher education institutions.
Cleveland State University is nationally recognized by esteemed organizations. Our online programs provide the flexibility you need with the same rigor and support our on-campus students receive, in tandem with prominent faculty, up-to-date curriculum and research opportunities.
Higher Learning Commission
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Council on Social Work Education
American Bar Association
Our Mission and Values
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Mission
- Empowering Students
- Creating Knowledge
- Engaging Communities
- Shaping Our World
Vision
We will be a nationally recognized and student-focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable and Engaged Learning opportunities for all. We will be:
- An anchor institution for Northeast Ohio, recognized for cutting-edge research, creative activity and innovative collaborations that drive economic development and enrich the lives of our students and citizens.
- A beacon institution whose vitality attracts diverse and talented students, faculty and staff from within and outside the region, thereby enhancing our distinctive and inclusive living, learning and working environments.
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Mission
- Empowering Students
- Creating Knowledge
- Engaging Communities
- Shaping Our World
Vision
We will be a nationally recognized and student-focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable and Engaged Learning opportunities for all. We will be:
- An anchor institution for Northeast Ohio, recognized for cutting-edge research, creative activity and innovative collaborations that drive economic development and enrich the lives of our students and citizens.
- A beacon institution whose vitality attracts diverse and talented students, faculty and staff from within and outside the region, thereby enhancing our distinctive and inclusive living, learning and working environments.
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Program Tuition
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Cleveland State University (CSU) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the largest regional accreditor in the U.S. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); the Master of Social Work (MSW) is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE); and the CSU College of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
CSU’s online programs’ completion times vary.
- The Online J.D. can be completed part-time in 3 years and 3 months (10 semesters).
- The online MSN Clinical Nurse Leader can be completed part-time in 1 year and 7 months (5 semesters).
- The online MSN in Forensic Nursing, Nursing Education and Specialized Populations can be completed part-time in 2 years (6 semesters).
- The online MSW Advanced Standing can be completed part-time in 1 year and 3 months to 1 year and 7 months (4 to 5 semesters) or full-time in 7 months to 1 year and 3 months (2 to 4 semesters).
- The online MSW Traditional Track can be completed part-time in 1 year and 7 months to 2 years (5 to 6 semesters) or full-time in 2 years and 7 months to 3 years and 3 months (8 to 10 semesters).
CSU’s online program tuition rates* vary.
The Online J.D. program costs $1,132.80* per credit hour for in-state students ($101,952.00 total*) and $1,136.65* for out-of-state students ($102,298.50 total*), plus additional fees of $25 per credit.
The online MSN program costs $590.40* per credit hour for in-state students and $600.40* per credit hour for out-of-state students. Total program costs are as follows:
- MSN Clinical Nurse Leader: $18,892.80* (in-state) and $19,212.80* (out-of-state), plus additional fees of $29 per credit.
- MSN Forensic Nursing: $22,435.20* (in-state) and $22,815.20* (out-of-state), plus additional fees of $29 per credit.
- MSN Nursing Education: $22,435.20* (in-state) and $22,815.20* (out-of-state), plus additional fees of $29 per credit.
- MSN Specialized Populations: $20,664.00* (in-state) and $21,014.00* (out-of-state), plus additional fees of $29 per credit.
The online MSW program costs $590.40* per credit hour for in-state students and $653.85* per credit hour for out-of-state students. Total program costs are as follows:
- MSW Advanced Standing: $17,712.00 (in-state) and $19,615.50 (out-of-state), plus additional fees of $29 per credit.
- MSW Traditional Track: $35,424.00* (in-state) and $39,231.00* (out-of-state), plus additional fees of $29 per credit.
Financial aid may be available to our online students.
*Tuition rates as of 02/02/23. Rates are subject to change. Visit csuohio.edu/bursar/tuition-and-fees for current rates.
Our faculty members want you to succeed while on your educational journey and in your career. More than 90% of our full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their fields. They are experienced, esteemed and published professionals who are available on a one-on-one basis to support your personal and professional development.
