Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland, OH
61.4%
Acceptance Rate
$49,400
Avg Cost (In-State)
$49,400
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
62.3%
Graduation Rate
539
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling
Early Deadline
December 1 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
1
Application Fee
$40
Interview
Not required
Essays: Personal statement or essay describing artistic interests and goals
Note: Portfolio of 12-20 pieces of original artwork required for all applicants
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$33,148
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$42,509
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
62%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. | $23,358 | $47,147 | 82 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $18,839 | $33,253 | 47 |
| Graphic Communications. | $19,409 | — | 25 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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