Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Cleveland State's yield is 2 pts higher than U. Massachusetts-Dartmouth's
Yield rate - 2
U. Massachusetts-Dartmouth admits 91% vs. 91% at Cleveland State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. Massachusetts-DartmouthOpen
- Cleveland StateOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 22–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Massachusetts-DartmouthTest-optional
- Cleveland StateTest-blind
How they read a record
U. Massachusetts-Dartmouth
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Cleveland State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Massachusetts-Dartmouth | Cleveland State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why