Founded in 1964, Cleveland State University is a public research institution with more than 14,000 students, 10 colleges and schools and more than 175 academic programs.
According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list.