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Overview
The Cleveland Institute of Art is a college of arts, media, and design in Cleveland’s University Circle neighborhood. CIA confers degrees in 15 artistic majors such as Animation, Game Design, and Ceramics. In addition, CIA requires all students to enroll in its Business and Professional Practices curriculum to learn job-related skills such as setting up a show and entrepreneurship. For a break from the classroom, the CIA campus is home to the Cinematheque, a repertory movie theater screening films unique to the region.
Acceptance Rate:
70%
Average Net Price:
$35,344
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1145
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $47,880 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $47,880 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,520 |
| Books and Supplies | $2200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
66%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Aid Per Year
$28,356
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,603
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$24,792
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
27%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3201
48%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,603
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$13,757,549
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,224,961
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
79%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,405
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$27,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
79%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,671
Average Other Loans Per Year
$19,112
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
693
Students Applied
27
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | March 1 | June 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$40
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
28%
Submitting ACT
14%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1145
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
584
Total Number of Undergrads
584
0
100
56%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
64%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1Learning Options
- Study Abroad
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
15
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
31
Countries Represented
7
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
27%
Student Organizations
16
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
20%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
55%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
12
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,600
Top 5 Cities
Cleveland
New York
Detroit
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Cleveland Insitute of Art
General Motors
American Greetings
Cleveland Clinic
FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Top 5 Sectors
Arts and Design
Business Development
Education
Operations
Media and Communication
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$27,000
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe area and student body is so diverse you're bound to be entertained. There are so many areas around University Circle to explore including Coventry and Little Italy, and the Art and Natural History museum are excellent resources. So many studio spaces and amazing facilities to offer!
Maria from Struthers, OH
Personal, new dorms, and everything is in one building (no trudging across snowy campuses!). I received well over half of my tuition and fees in financial aid and scholarships. I'm so excited to matriculate in the fall!
Sydney from Pahoa, HI
The Cleveland Institute of Art is a very unorthodox campus. Its students are varied and unique, and not afraid to let their true personalities shine.
Adam from Strongsville, OH
They try to shove as much skill and information into you in one semester as they can. You are forced to produce a continuous flow of work. I find this very good. The professors know what they are doing, and are always willing to help you out with projects...
Rachel from Prague, Czech Republic
The campus is great and has such a close community. You feel right at home once you have been here!
Rachel from Meadville, PA
The professors are great. They are always there to help, even outside of class.
Alexandra from Painesville, OH
Cleveland Institute of Art will help me out with gaming development
Kyle from Frederkicktown, OH
I myself am a commuter, so I don't exactly know much about the dorm life. Although some people I know love it and some don't so I feel it all really depends on the person.
MaKayla from Brookpark, OH
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