Acceptance
61%
Avg SAT
1193
Tuition
$49,400
Grad Rate (4yr)
49%
Retention
88%
Earnings
$42,509
AI Overview
Cleveland Institute of Art combines intensive studio practice with a unique required liberal arts curriculum that pushes students to think critically about their creative work. The tight-knit community of makers spans graphic design to industrial design to fine arts, united by a hands-on, collaborative spirit. Students who thrive here are self-directed artists ready to spend long hours in the studio while engaging deeply with ideas. CIA's location in University Circle places you within walking distance of world-class museums and cultural institutions.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Tuition
$49,400
Room & Board
$12,850
Average Net Price
$29,208
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
42%
Take Federal Loans
79%
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$42,509Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$27,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesDesign and Applied Arts
55 graduates
$47,147
4 yrs after graduation
Fine and Studio Arts
34 graduates
$33,253
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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