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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Institute of Art

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in OH. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$47,880

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

56.3%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

70.4%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$42,509

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Cleveland Institute of Art is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Cleveland, OH. With a competitive tuition profile of $47,880, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 70.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing550 – 670
20025th–75th percentile800
Math510 – 630
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite22 – 26
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

56.3%

Transfer-Out Rate22.7%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$191,520

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

15.3 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$12,509

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

-$66,430

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$58,660

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Cleveland Institute of Art is $27,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
72.7%
27.3%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
65.4%
Black
13.4%
Hispanic
10.5%
Two or more
6.8%
Asian
3.2%
International
0.4%
Unknown
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$47,880

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$23,681
$30k - $48k$24,660
$48k - $75k$24,259
$75k+$25,440

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$27,000
Pell Grant Recipients37.8%
Using Federal Loans81.0%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment59.6%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

86.4%

Success

70.4%

In-State Cost

$47,880

Age 25+ Students

5.1%

Carnegie Class

Special Focus: Other Technology

Working at 6yr

192 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Cleveland (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Cleveland (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.