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Cleveland Institute of Music

CIM

Cleveland, Ohio 44106-1776

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate38.2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

63.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (5)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

98%

Very Positive

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLE Cleveland15 mi

PIT Pittsburgh100 mi

DTW Detroit102 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA545 mi · ~15h 45m drive

New York, NY399 mi · ~11h 32m drive

Hartford, CT462 mi · ~13h 21m drive

Providence, RI526 mi · ~15h 12m drive

Albany, NY410 mi · ~11h 51m drive

Syracuse, NY299 mi · ~8h 38m drive

Rochester, NY234 mi · ~6h 46m drive

Buffalo, NY169 mi · ~4h 53m drive

Philadelphia, PA354 mi · ~10h 14m drive

Pittsburgh, PA112 mi · ~3h 14m drive

Harrisburg, PA261 mi · ~7h 32m drive

Newark, NJ391 mi · ~11h 18m drive

Washington, DC301 mi · ~8h 42m drive

Baltimore, MD304 mi · ~8h 47m drive

Atlanta, GA557 mi · ~16h 5m drive

Charlotte, NC436 mi · ~12h 36m drive

Raleigh, NC427 mi · ~12h 20m drive

Miami, FL1091 mi · ~31h 31m drive

Orlando, FL897 mi · ~25h 55m drive

Tampa, FL938 mi · ~27h 6m drive

Nashville, TN463 mi · ~13h 23m drive

New Orleans, LA928 mi · ~26h 49m drive

Richmond, VA353 mi · ~10h 12m drive

Chicago, IL312 mi · ~9h 1m drive

Detroit, MI93 mi · ~2h 41m drive

Minneapolis, MN633 mi · ~18h 17m drive

St. Louis, MO496 mi · ~14h 20m drive

Kansas City, MO703 mi · ~20h 19m drive

Indianapolis, IN267 mi · ~7h 43m drive

Columbus, OH130 mi · ~3h 45m drive

Cleveland, OH5 mi · ~9 min drive

Milwaukee, WI339 mi · ~9h 48m drive

Dallas, TX1029 mi · ~29h 44m drive

Houston, TX1118 mi · ~32h 18m drive

Austin, TX1188 mi · ~34h 19m drive

San Antonio, TX1261 mi · ~36h 26m drive

Los Angeles, CA2049 mi · ~59h 12m drive

San Francisco, CA2166 mi · ~62h 34m drive

San Diego, CA2035 mi · ~58h 47m drive

Seattle, WA2024 mi · ~58h 28m drive

Portland, OR2054 mi · ~59h 20m drive

Denver, CO1228 mi · ~35h 29m drive

Phoenix, AZ1750 mi · ~50h 33m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1569 mi · ~45h 20m drive

Honolulu, HI4561 mi · ~131h 46m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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