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Our Location

Experience Life in Cleveland

We’re proud to call Cleveland home. Our campus—just 5 miles east of downtown in the University Circle neighborhood—places you in easy reach of endless opportunities.

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Our Neighborhood

Just minutes away from downtown Cleveland, University Circle comprises 550 park-like acres in a vibrant urban environment. From our campus, you’re just a short walk to some of Cleveland’s most outstanding destinations:

Housing, shopping, and recreational facilities are all located in the area, with vibrant neighborhoods such as Coventry , Shaker Square and Cedar Lee just up the road. And while University Circle is incredibly walkable, it’s easy to get to other neighborhoods across Cleveland through the Regional Transit Authority (RTA)!

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Our City

Ranked as one of the most livable cities in the U.S.—and among the top ranked for recent college graduates —Cleveland is a mid-sized metropolis on the shores of Lake Erie that boasts a big impact. Here, you can take advantage of our:

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Start Exploring

Whether you’re passionate about music (see: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Beachland Ballroom), movies (see: A Christmas Story; Superman: Legacy), or simply having fun (see: everywhere else), our city has you covered—and our visitors’ bureau makes it easy with ready-made itineraries.

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Life in Cleveland
“I instantly fell in love with this school because of the amount of diversity … and the amount of opportunities that I saw just through one tour. I knew as soon as I did the tour that this school feels right, this school feels like home.”
Erik W., nutrition (pre-health)