Acceptance
47%
Tuition
$52,880
Grad Rate (4yr)
54%
Retention
90%
Earnings
$32,641
AI Overview
The Cleveland Institute of Music offers conservatory-level training in an intimate setting where every student receives weekly private lessons from world-class faculty. The atmosphere is intensely collaborative rather than cutthroat—chamber music and ensemble work are central to daily life. Students who thrive here are self-directed musicians ready to practice 4-6 hours daily while building deep artistic partnerships. A unique joint program with Case Western Reserve University lets you earn both performance and liberal arts degrees simultaneously.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
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ACT Score Range
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Tuition
$52,880
Room & Board
$16,600
Average Net Price
$28,226
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
14%
Take Federal Loans
32%
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,968
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$32,641Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$24,968Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesMusic
52 graduates
$37,656
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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