Acceptance Rate
56%
Enrollment
560
Graduation Rate
68%
Student-Faculty Ratio
9:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,509
Retention Rate
86%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)1060–1300
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)22–26
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$47,880
Out-of-State Tuition
$47,880
Avg Net Price
$41,480
Room & Board
$12,520
Total COA
$62,966
Median Debt
$27,000
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$23,681
$30,001–48,000
$24,660
$48,001–75,000
$24,259
$75,001–110,000
$25,440
$110,001+
$61,310
Pell Grant Rate: 38%
Federal Loan Rate: 81%
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Sticker Price$60,400
Estimated Net Price$41,480 (avg)
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Cleveland Institute of Art's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
68%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,509
Retention Rate
86%
Median Debt
$27,000
Top Programs
Visual & Performing Arts
79.3%
Communications Technology
14.4%
Health Professions
6.3%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 60 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 51 | — |
| Graphic Communications | 20 | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 12 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 11 | — |
Demographics
Men 27%Women 73%
White
65.4%
Black
13.4%
Hispanic
10.5%
Asian
3.2%
Two or More
6.8%
International
0.4%
Application Info
Deadlines
EA2025-12-01
REA2026-03-01
App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0
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