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Cleveland Institute of Music

Cleveland, OH · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

Cleveland Institute of Music campus
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Admission rate
47%
Average net price
$30,269
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings
$27,260
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Cleveland Institute of Music is a private nonprofit college in Cleveland, OH with 159 undergraduates. It admits 47% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $30,269 per year ($23,656 for families earning under $30,000). 85% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $27,260 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
47%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
461
Fall 2023
Admitted
176
Fall 2023
Yield
28%
of admitted students enrolled

Cleveland Institute of Music had fewer than 500 applicants, so its admission rate says little about how selective it is.

What Cleveland Institute of Music looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPAConsidered
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesRequired
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$72,601
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$55,510

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$23,656
  • $30–48k—
  • $48–75k—
  • $75–110k$34,611
  • $110k+$30,951

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
85%
Freshman retention
90%
Median earnings
$27,260
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$19,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
159
Student–faculty ratio
6:1
Receive Pell grants
18%
  • White43%
  • Hispanic6%
  • Black3%
  • Asian17%

Cleveland Institute of Music FAQ

What is Cleveland Institute of Music's acceptance rate?+

Cleveland Institute of Music admits 47% of applicants.

Is Cleveland Institute of Music test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Cleveland Institute of Music?+

In Fall 2023, 461 students applied to Cleveland Institute of Music and 176 were admitted; 50 enrolled.

Does Cleveland Institute of Music consider legacy status?+

No. Cleveland Institute of Music reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Cleveland Institute of Music require an essay?+

Cleveland Institute of Music reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Cleveland Institute of Music cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $72,601 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,269.

What is Cleveland Institute of Music's graduation rate?+

85% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for Cleveland Institute of Music

  • Admission rate: Fewer than 500 applicants (or no applicant count), so the admission rate says little about selectivity. We do not label these colleges as selective.

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