College statistics
- Address:
- 11610 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH
44106 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.cia.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $45,600
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $45,600
- Room and Board:
- $16,930
- Acceptance Rate:
- 56.3%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $37,610,248
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Visual and Performing Arts
Cleveland Institute of Art is a specialized arts college in Cleveland, Ohio, focused exclusively on visual and performing arts education. The institution enrolls 566 students in a compact, dedicated learning environment designed around creative practice and studio-based instruction.
Annual tuition is $45,600, with total cost of attendance—including room and board—at $62,530. The school admits about 56% of applicants. Admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile on the SAT Reading section (670) and Math section (630). Most students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published tuition rate.
This school is right for students committed to building a serious art or design practice with intensive mentorship and peer collaboration. Before enrolling, ask about portfolio review expectations, exhibition and internship opportunities, and support services for the transition to professional work. More information is available at www.cia.edu/.