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Cleveland Institute of Art

#852 in US ranking Cleveland, OH
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$67,135
Tuition & fees
$49,850
Avg. aid
$31,295
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
61%
SAT range
980–1280
ACT range
23–29

Outcomes

Graduation rate
58%
Median salary
$31,340
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Cleveland Institute of Art?

Cleveland Institute of Art's recurring events reflect its emphasis on students showing and discussing their work. The Student Independent Exhibition is a student-centered exhibition opportunity, while the Pink Pig year-end picnic marks the close of the academic year in a more informal setting.

A Halloween party is another listed campus event. Exhibitions offer a different kind of gathering from social celebrations: students can see work outside their own major, practice presenting it, and engage with peers' approaches. Event formats and schedules can change, so an applicant interested in participating should check the current campus calendar and exhibition calls.

What are the student housing and dining options at Cleveland Institute of Art?

Cleveland Institute of Art offers college-operated, coeducational housing with high-speed internet access. Residence options associated with CIA include the Uptown Residence Hall and Euclid 117; students should review the current housing application for room types, eligibility, and availability.

Living on campus and having housing available are not the same as being guaranteed a particular room. An admitted student should check housing deadlines, deposits, contract dates, and any rules affecting first-year students. The college also has dining and meal-plan arrangements, which should be compared with a student's likely class schedule and dietary needs before selecting a plan.

Students planning to live off campus should account for a lease term, utilities, groceries, and the commute to studios. First-year students in particular should confirm parking restrictions before choosing housing that depends on bringing a car to campus.

Cleveland Institute of Art Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

16

Cleveland Institute of Art Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
9:1
Undergraduates living on campus
55%
Campus size
2 acres

Cleveland Institute of Art Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Cleveland Institute of Art Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Jessica R Gund Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Cleveland Institute of Art Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Cleveland Institute of Art Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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