Cleveland, OH
Roughly 56 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 70% to 56% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,138 | 792 | 155 | 70% |
| 2020 | 975 | 655 | 149 | 67% |
| 2021 | 932 | 614 | 136 | 66% |
| 2022 | 693 | 484 | 154 | 70% |
| 2023 | 963 | 542 | 123 | 56% |
Fall 2023 applicants
418 of 706 women and 124 of 257 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Cleveland Institute of Art has an acceptance rate of 56% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 542 of 963 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 56 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
963 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 123 enrolled.
No. Cleveland Institute of Art is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 70% to 56% — it has become more selective.