- Acceptance rate: 47% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $36,001 a year (2022–23)
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Cleveland Institute of Music reported an acceptance rate of 47% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Cleveland Institute of Music reviews each application.
Cleveland Institute of Music GPA requirements
Cleveland Institute of Music doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, 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 Music hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Cleveland Institute of Music acceptance rate
Cleveland Institute of Music admitted 202 of 427 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 47%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Cleveland Institute of Music is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Cleveland, Ohio, with 159 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Cleveland Institute of Music 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 RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | 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 |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Cleveland Institute of Music didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Cleveland Institute of Music 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 doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $36,001 a year at Cleveland Institute of Music 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
Do I have a chance at Cleveland Institute of Music with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Cleveland Institute of Music admitted 47% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers 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 selective is Cleveland Institute of Music?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Cleveland Institute of Music admitted 47% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Cleveland Institute of Music?
Cleveland Institute of Music's acceptance rate was 47% for fall 2024: it admitted 202 of 427 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Cleveland Institute of Music?
Cleveland Institute of Music doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, according to its filing with 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.
Is Cleveland Institute of Music test optional?
Check Cleveland Institute of Music's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Cleveland Institute of Music was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How much does GPA matter at Cleveland Institute of Music?
It's one factor among several: Cleveland Institute of Music requires high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers high school GPA, college preparatory program and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, test scores, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Cleveland Institute of Music consider legacy status?
No. Cleveland Institute of Music doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Cleveland Institute of Music cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $36,001 a year at Cleveland Institute of Music in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Cleveland Institute of Music ask for a personal statement?
Yes. Cleveland Institute of Music requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Cleveland Institute of Music?
Yes. Cleveland Institute of Music awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Cleveland Institute of Music's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Cleveland Institute of MusicU.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.
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