Cleveland Institute of Art Acceptance Rate (61%) & SAT/ACT

Q: What is Cleveland Institute of Art's acceptance rate?

Cleveland Institute of Art's acceptance rate was 61% for fall 2024: it admitted 600 of 978 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 61% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 500–660 reading and writing, 480–620 math

ACT, middle 50%: 23–29 composite

Average net price: $33,527 a year (2022–23)

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Cleveland Institute of Art GPA requirements

Cleveland Institute of Art requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Cleveland Institute of Art hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Cleveland Institute of Art acceptance rate

Cleveland Institute of Art admitted 600 of 978 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 61%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Cleveland Institute of Art is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Cleveland, Ohio, with 545 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Cleveland Institute of Art in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	500	620	660
SAT Math	480	530	620
ACT Composite	23	26	29
ACT English	23	26	31
ACT Math	20	23	29

17% submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores, as Cleveland Institute of Art reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1193 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Cleveland Institute of Art looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Cleveland Institute of Art's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Cleveland Institute of Art awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $33,527 a year at Cleveland Institute of Art in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How selective is Cleveland Institute of Art?

Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Cleveland Institute of Art admitted 61% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Do I have a chance at Cleveland Institute of Art with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Cleveland Institute of Art admitted 61% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How important is GPA for getting into Cleveland Institute of Art?

A lot: Cleveland Institute of Art requires high school GPA, high school record, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers recommendations and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What SAT and ACT scores do Cleveland Institute of Art students have?

The middle 50% of Cleveland Institute of Art's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 500–660 in reading and writing and 480–620 in math; ACT composite 23–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What is Cleveland Institute of Art's acceptance rate?

Cleveland Institute of Art's acceptance rate was 61% for fall 2024: it admitted 600 of 978 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA do you need to get into Cleveland Institute of Art?

Cleveland Institute of Art requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Cleveland Institute of Art?

Check Cleveland Institute of Art's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Cleveland Institute of Art was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 17% sent SAT scores and 13% sent ACT scores.

Does Cleveland Institute of Art give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Cleveland Institute of Art awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Cleveland Institute of Art?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $33,527 a year at Cleveland Institute of Art in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does it matter at Cleveland Institute of Art if a parent went there?

No. Cleveland Institute of Art doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Sources

College Navigator: Cleveland Institute of ArtU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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