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Cleveland State Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 47%
On-time graduation rate 31%

Located in Cleveland, Tennessee, Cleveland State Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Cleveland State Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Cleveland State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Cleveland State Community College is reported to be 31%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Tennessee state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Cleveland State Community College is 47% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Cleveland State Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,400

Cost of attendance at Cleveland State Community College in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average $9,811
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,216

Cost of attendance at Cleveland State Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average $20,464
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Cleveland State Community College received on average $6,050 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,050
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 366 53% $4,095 $1,498,945
Other Federal Grant 586 85% $3,149 $1,845,561
State Grant/Scholarships 608 89% $3,238 $1,968,969
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 140 20% $1,621 $226,923
Total Grant & Scholarships 668 97% $6,050 $4,041,453

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cleveland State Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cleveland State Community College students is 31.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.2%.

31.3%

  • asian 41.7% 5 students
  • African American 19.2% 10 students
  • white 32.5% 188 students
  • unknown 33.3% 4 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 24.4% 11 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Cleveland State Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Cleveland State Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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