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Cleveland Institute of Art

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Cleveland, Ohio 44106-1710

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Close-knit campus

Cleveland Institute of Art is a private urban institution in Cleveland, Ohio. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1156.

A small campus of 560 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,509 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $41,480.

Established
1882
Type
Private
56%Acceptance
1156SAT Avg
560Students
9:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$42,509Earnings 10yr
$41,480Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Cleveland Institute of Art Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate56.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1156

Reading & WritingMid: 610
550670
MathMid: 545
510630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2226

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

56.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1156

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$47,880
Room & Board$12,520
Books & Supplies$2,200
Total Cost of Attendance$62,966
Average Net Price$41,480
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,681
$30–48K$24,660
$48–75K$24,259
$75–110K$25,440
$110K+$61,310

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$41,480

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

19.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$26,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (6)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
560
Gender Split
73% / 27%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
38%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Black 13%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 3%
Two+ 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.5%
Freshman Retention86.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$33,148
8 Years$34,159
10 Years$42,509

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,600
Men
$48,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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