Admissions Overview
The admission process at Cleveland Institute of Art has a 70% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Cleveland Institute of Art has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
70%
Moderately Selective
Application Volume
693
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
32%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Cleveland Institute of Art has a 70% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Cleveland Institute of Art evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredHigh School GPA
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredPersonal Statement/Essay
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
High School Class Rank
Not ConsideredWork Experience
Not ConsideredLegacy Status
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Cleveland Institute of Art. About 14% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,080 to 1,280. Additionally, about 28% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 21 to 28.
SAT Scores
14% of students submitted400
1600
1080 – 1280
200
800
570 – 660
200
800
510 – 620
ACT Scores
28% of students submitted1
36
21 – 28
1
36
20 – 30
1
36
18 – 26
Admission Statistics
693 students applied to CIA. Of those, 70% were accepted (484 students). Of these 484 accepted students, 154 chose to enroll.
693
Total Applicants
484
Students Admitted
154
Students Enrolled
70%
Acceptance Rate