Cleveland Institute of Art Admission
Acceptance Rate
61.35%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.83%
Freshmen Enrollment
119
SAT Scores
1,150
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 978 students have applied and 600 students have allowed to admit to Cleveland Institute of Art (Acceptance rate: 61.35%). CIA's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.83 % where 119 students have finally enrolled out of 600 admitted students.
CIA acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Art Academy of Cincinnati and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 49.82%).
CIA enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 19.44%).
How to Apply to Cleveland Institute of Art
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply CIA. CIA offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.cia.edu/application-requirements/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://go.cia.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.cia.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://collegepricecalculator.com/cia |
| Veterans Tuition | www.cia.edu/registrars-office/#veteransed |
| Disability Service | www.cia.edu/student-life/student-services/academic-services/disability-support |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at CIA and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art is 1,150 and the average ACT score is 26. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Institute of Art | 1,150 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Cleveland Institute of Art, 20 students submitted SAT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,150 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 620 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 480 | 530 | 620 |
| Total | 980 | 1,150 | 1,280 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Cleveland Institute of Art, 15 students submitted ACT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| English | 23 | 26 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 23 | 29 |
CIA Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Cleveland Institute of Art. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |