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Cleveland Institute of Art

Cleveland Institute of Art is a small, private institution located in Cleveland, oh. Founded in 1882, Cleveland Institute of Art offers undergraduate degrees in 5 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
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545 undergraduates
$47,880 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Cleveland Institute of Art? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 61.4%
SAT score average 1193
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 3.43
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

December
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Cleveland Institute of Art is known for one of its top majors: Design and Applied Arts. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Design and Applied Arts
Fine and Studio Arts
Graphic Communications
Medical Illustration and Informatics
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $47,880
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,520
Books & supplies $2,200
Other expenses $2,950
Cost of attendance* $65,550
Average financial aid package $33,552
Estimated cost $31,998 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $47,880
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,520
Books & supplies $2,200
Other expenses $2,950
Cost of attendance* $65,550
Average financial aid package $33,552
Estimated cost $31,998 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Cleveland Institute of Art has a total undergraduate enrollment of 545, with gender binary students split 26% male and 74% female.

Total enrollment

545

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
62%
African American %
16%
Hispanic American %
11%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
1%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

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Campus info

11610 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106
2164217000
www.cia.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Campus activities board

Student independent exhibition

International interior design association

Student leadership council

Community outreach team

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Cleveland Institute of Art to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Cleveland Institute of Art?

Cleveland Institute of Art is located in Cleveland, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at Cleveland Institute of Art? 

The acceptance rate for Cleveland Institute of Art is 61%.

What’s the average GPA for Cleveland Institute of Art?

The average high school GPA for Cleveland Institute of Art students was 3.43.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Cleveland Institute of Art?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Cleveland Institute of Art including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $262,200.

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