Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school42%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland, OH
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$49,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,400
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,850
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,520
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$62,250
Net price (after aid)$29,208
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$23,423
$30k – $48k$24,992
$48k – $75k$26,654
$75k – $110k$30,518
$110k+$37,436
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$42,509
Median debt at graduation$27,000
Est. monthly loan payment$286
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.6×Graduates earn about 1.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants42%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans79%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
58%
Freshman Retention
88%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong year-1 retention
88% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$49.4k
Net price
$29.2k
Pell
42%
above avg
Median debt
$27k
Earnings (10y)
$42.5k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
61%
SAT range
1060 - 1300
ACT range
22 - 26
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Cleveland, OH 44106
Academics
Studying online
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Fields of study
Cleveland Institute of Art reported conferring credentials in 5 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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About Cleveland Institute of Art
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- Where is Cleveland Institute of Art located?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is located in Cleveland, OH, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is a private university based in OH. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Cleveland Institute of Art?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is approximately 61%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art's published in-state tuition is approximately $49,400 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art reports total enrollment of approximately 539 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Cleveland Institute of Art actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Cleveland Institute of Art is approximately $29,208 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $23,423 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $37,436. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art reports a graduation rate of approximately 58%. This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of Cleveland Institute of Art have?
- Students who borrowed at Cleveland Institute of Art left with a median of approximately $27,000 in federal loans, and about 79% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Cleveland Institute of Art earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $42,509 for students who received federal financial aid at Cleveland Institute of Art. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Cleveland Institute of Art?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Cleveland Institute of Art.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
All 5 fields Cleveland Institute of Art reported, by credentials conferred in 2023-24, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 63 | Bachelor's |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 27 | Bachelor's |
| Graphic Communications | 21 | Bachelor's |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 11 | Bachelor's |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 6 | Bachelor's |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: June 10, 2026
Facts on this profile of Cleveland Institute of Art are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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