Cleveland State Community College

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Cleveland, TN
(423) 472-7141
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What Are the Key Stats for Cleveland State Community College?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$4,762

Total Enrollment

3,282

Graduation Rate

36.8%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

922

Last reported year

How Cleveland State Community College Compares

Cleveland State Community College sits in the middle range for trade-college enrollment with 3,282 students. Tuition: $4,762. Net price: $7,236. Graduation: 37%. Retention: 52%. These metrics behave as expected for a school of this size — useful as a baseline against more specialized competitors.

Where is Cleveland State Community College?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at Cleveland State Community College

284 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 24.0101
77 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 43.0107
58 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 51.0904
56 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 51.3801
56 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 52.0201

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Cleveland State Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

In the Business Concentration: Business, A.A.S. program at Cleveland State Community College, 89% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 94% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,208 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Business Concentration: Business, A.A.S.94%89%86%$11,208
LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE90%95%90%$10,365
MIG Production Welding98%41%36%$7,579
NURSING95%88%91%$17,330
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN92%80%86%$6,653

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Explore Cleveland State Community College

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Enrollment

Cleveland State Community College enrolls 3,282 students. The student body is 56.9% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 52% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

Cleveland State Community College maintains a 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing strong opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a developing 52% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. The college accommodates diverse student needs with flexible enrollment options for part-time and working students.

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Faculty & Staff

Cleveland State Community College employs 72 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides strong opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 2.8% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

Cleveland State Community College offers programs in 10 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Criminal Justice/Police Science, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). In 2025, the college awarded 922 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at Cleveland State Community College is $4,762 for in-state students and $17,746 for out-of-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $7,236. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

Cleveland State Community College achieves a 23.9% overall completion rate for students who complete their programs. Students typically complete their programs in 5 years, balancing academic rigor with timely graduation. The college supports working students with a 27.8% success rate for this population.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC 2 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 YEARS
Degree Granting Yes

Contact Information

Address
3535 Adkisson Drive
Cleveland, TN, 37312
Administrator
Dr. L. Ray Brooks
President

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $4,762
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $17,746
Average Net Price $7,236

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00399900
EIN: 620762876
IPEDS ID: 219879
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