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Cleveland Institute of Music is a private urban institution in Cleveland, Ohio. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 193 undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $32,641 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,623.
Established
1920
Type
Private music conservatory
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38%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
193Students
6:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$32,641Earnings 10yr
$32,623Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Cleveland Institute of Music Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate38.2%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$42,500
Room & Board$14,550
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$58,843
Average Net Price$32,623
Median Debt at Graduation$24,968
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$29,523
$30–48K$34,698
$48–75K$33,245
$75–110K$33,843
$110K+$33,186
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$32,623
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6300.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (5)
Student Body
Undergrads
193
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
15%
Race & Ethnicity
White 47%
Black 4%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 18%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 19%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate68.5%
Freshman Retention97.6%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$20,170
10 Years$32,641
Rankings
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
102Above Average
Estimated from OH state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Clevelandpop. 370K
5 mi(9 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
93 mi(161 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
112 mi(194 min)