About Cleveland Institute of Art

Founded in 1882, Cleveland Institute of Art. is a college. Located in Ohio, which is a city setting in Ohio, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 624 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Cleveland Institute of Art Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 9:1. There are 49 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Cleveland Institute of Art include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate60%
Application Deadline
Application Fee40
SAT Range1010-1220
ACT Range20-26

Admissions at CIA are considered Selective, with ,0% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 18 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Cleveland Institute of Art.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
17%
“We know about current events and vote”
83%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
17%
“Sometimes, but not often”
83%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
17%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
33%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
100%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
83%
“They keep regular office hours”
17%
“They”re always available”
67%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
33%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
67%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
83%
“There might be people who do”
17%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
17%
“We know about current events and vote”
83%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
17%
“Sometimes, but not often”
83%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
17%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
33%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
100%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
83%
“They keep regular office hours”
17%
“They”re always available”
67%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
33%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
67%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
83%
“There might be people who do”
17%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Cleveland Institute of Art REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    7 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    6 Students rated off-campus housing 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    8 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    8 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    8 Students rated class size 4 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    7 Students rated school activities 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    8 Students rated local services 3.5 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    8 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Cleveland Institute of Art?

7 Students rated Cleveland Institute of Art

Zach - 12/21/2023

Honestly think is a pretty good school overall. Is a much smaller school so if you really like that close community size is the perfect school for that. The professors are very knowledgeable in their fields and will learn a lot there as long as you keep the openness to learn from them.

Ricardo

I feel that this school is very top notch, and is a brilliant stepping stone for young artists to make their mark, overall. The facilities are well maintained, and there is plenty of equipment for the students and staff to use for their artwork. In addition, there are plenty gallery and exhibition opportunities for students to take advantage of. However, that is only from an objective standpoint. Subjectively, the experience has not been so good. Being a private institution, the tuition has been exponentially high, and it increases every year. Now that I'm in my final year, I've been feeling very uneasy about paying for the expenses. Also, on a personal level, I have not been able to make friends or professional connections. It might just be me, or I am not fit to be an artist. Whatever the case may be, I will finish my final year despite those challenges.

Daniel

The teachers are amazing! They have high standards for the students. We have four 5 hour long studio classes with a two hour break halfway through. All freshmen take the same set of classes to put everyone on an even playing field and build a solid foundation. To get into your major, students must apply and interview with the head major teachers to get a spot in the applied major. There are very limited spots, so there is a lot of competition to make sure you get in. The facilities are also great. There's a wood shop, metal shop, sound room, library- pretty much anything dealing with art is there. The other students are all pretty easy to get along with, and sophomore-seniors are very helpful on giving tips and advice for when you apply into your major. However, there are some down sides to all of this. On the business side, the school seems to readily accept more people than they can fit into some majors. My class is currently the largest freshman class this school has had with around 200-250 people. The most popular majors (Animation, Illustration, Game Design, and Industrial design) each only have 10-13 spots open for next year. I'm trying to get into animation, along with at least 100 other students. This has had two negative effects on me; it raises stress on me to devote all my time into trying to make sure I have a shot at getting into my major with the fear of failure looming over (which you must be prepared to do in this environment), and makes me somewhat hesitant to interact with other freshmen because I don't know if I'll see them next year if they or I don't get into our major. I'd rather avoid the additional heartbreak. Overall, the school is excellent academically, but very daunting and dangerous on the business side. If you focus on your foundation year work and do all the work plus more on your free time you have a shot at making it. Unfortunately, there's just not enough rooms and teachers for the amount of students they accept.

Stephanie

I've learned so much in such a short period of time. The faculty is very friendly and open to having intellectual conversations outside of the classroom or just meeting up to offer advice on projects. The studio spaces are nice and the fabrication studios offer students the tools and materials needed to experiment with a wide variety of art forms.

Cleveland Institute of Art FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Cleveland Institute of Art?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Cleveland Institute of Art is 60%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Even though I'm only half way through the foundation year at The C.I.A., I have already discovered so much about myself in such a short amount of time. The foundations department here really focuses on building strength in areas that all students at the school will need to succeed, but the intimate and small classroom structure really helps each individual grow and improve in their own way. I for sure though I was going to apply to Biomedical Illustration, but through the elective classes that they make available to freshman and the projects that the foundations classes have, I've discovered new interests and passions. Now I love design, and making three-dimensional objects, when I hadn't had much experience with that before I started foundations here at The C.I.A. Also, the specificity of the majors at the school keep the individual surrounded by those who are also passionate about art, which is vital: a big part of visual art is the social experience, and without other people, you can't grasp that important part.

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  3. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Anyone without an imagination. To be a little less broad, someone who shouldn't attend this school is someone who doesn't love art, and doesn't love working on it all the time, eating, sleeping, breathing it.

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    The Cleveland Institute of Art has a diverse range of different creative studies with a small community of local artists and designers working together to help provide a thorough and unique educational experience.

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  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Producing highly effective and trained individuals in visual arts from all majors, especially Industrial Design, Interior Design, Biomedical Illustration, and T.I.M.E. Digital Arts. The school is affiliated with Case Western Reserve in recent decade(s), and has professors that are active artists (Julian Stanczak and the late Viktor Schreckengost to name some former professors).

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    Its very art focused so it helps to motivate and keep you motivated.

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The surrounding environment is not too safe. so stay on campus or travel in groups

    Read all  1 answers

Student Body

Students

58%

female

42%

male

624

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

34%

Out-Of-State

60%

In-State

6%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

24%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
% Black or African-American
9%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
69%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

95% of students attending Cleveland Institute of Art receive some sort of financial aid. 51% were awarded federal grants. While 73% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$39,585

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$2,180

Books and Supplies

$11,854

Room and Board

53,619

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$26,847
$30 - $48K
$28,346
$48 - $75K
$27,867
$75 - $110K
$31,905
$110K & UP
$32,487

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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