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Cleveland Institute of Art
Most applicants get into Cleveland Institute of Art — 61.4% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Cleveland Institute of Art sits in Cleveland proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Faculty pay averages $85,608 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 539 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 87.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1060 and 1300 — above the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Cleveland Institute of Art's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1060–1300 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Cleveland Institute of Art's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 550 | 610 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 550 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 23 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Cleveland Institute of Art received 963 applications and admitted 542 (56.3%), with 123 enrolling.
How Cleveland Institute of Art compares
| Cleveland Institute of Art | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 61.4% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $49,400 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $42,509 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Cleveland Institute of Art's median earnings are $42,509 — below the Ohio benchmark of $52,356. Weigh that against the $49,400 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Cleveland Institute of Art lists tuition at $49,400 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Cleveland Institute of Art's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $49,400 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 539 undergraduates, Cleveland Institute of Art is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
57.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 42% don't — ask a Cleveland Institute of Art tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Cleveland Institute of Art?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1060–1300 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 61.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Cleveland Institute of Art's acceptance rate?
56.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 542 admitted from 963 applicants.
How much does Cleveland Institute of Art cost?
At Cleveland Institute of Art, published tuition is $49,400 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Cleveland Institute of Art's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Cleveland Institute of Art graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $42,509 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Columbus College of Art & Design — 67.7% admitted
- Cedarville University — 65.3% admitted
- University of Dayton — 65.5% admitted
- Capital University — 70.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.