Cleveland Institute of Art
- 4 Year
- CLEVELAND, OH
College
Cleveland Institute of Art
- grade C minusOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- CLEVELAND, OH
- Rating 3.47 out of 5 247 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Valuegrade D
- Diversitygrade B+
- Campusgrade C minus
- Athleticsgrade unavailable
- Party Scenegrade C
- Professorsgrade C
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade C
- Safetygrade A minus
About
Athletic Division
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Athletic Conference
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From Cleveland Institute of Art
The Cleveland Institute of Art is a leading college of art and design in the thriving University Circle neighborhood. Students and graduates from 13 majors are highly sought-after for internships and full-time positions in hundreds of industries, from transportation and product design to entertainment, galleries, publishing, studio arts, and more.
Our friendly, collaborative environment, individual studio spaces, and a roster of faculty with robust practices outside the classroom: these are just the start of what makes CIA the first choice among students seeking a rigorous art education.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Winter Open House
Cleveland, OH
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Is CIA the right college for you? Visit our campus and see for yourself! At our Open House you will meet faculty, learn about our academic programs, visit students' studios, and tour our campus.
Cleveland Institute of Art Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
66%
SAT Range
1040-1270
ACT Range
19-26
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into CIA?
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Cost
Net Price
$31,448 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$28,187 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade C
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 17 responses54%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 28 responses18%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 28 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects18 Graduates
- Illustration17 Graduates
- Industrial and Product Design15 Graduates
- Interior Design13 Graduates
- Drawing12 Graduates
- Painting12 Graduates
- Graphic Design11 Graduates
- Game Design and Interactive Media10 Graduates
- Health Professions8 Graduates
- Sculpture6 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
570 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
10
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
50%
Varsity Athletes
No data available
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
87%
Poll
82%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 28 responsesPoll
97%
of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports. 31 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,600 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
56%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%80%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 10 responsesCleveland Institute of Art Reviews
Rating 3.47 out of 5 247 reviews
I initially chose the CIA because I had grown up knowing about it and the accomplishments of its students, as my father’s employer had close connections to school alumni. I became further interested in CIA and art/design-based career paths while in my freshman year of high school. Later on, I would participate in the CIA Pre-College Program which cemented my love for the school as well as the surrounding community which includes small businesses, novelty shops, and some of the best restaurants in Cleveland!
Overall my favorite aspect of CIA and the academic courses I have taken so far is the professional and hands-on experience that is essential to so much of my course material and course requirements. I feel that this has helped me prepare for and better understand my current and future career objectives and will be necessary for growing and sustaining my creative career.
Overall my favorite aspect of CIA and the academic courses I have taken so far is the professional and hands-on experience that is essential to so much of my course material and course requirements. I feel that this has helped me prepare for and better understand my current and future career objectives and will be necessary for growing and sustaining my creative career.
Being at the Cleveland Institute of Art gives me a sense of community! Whether it's through the welcoming faculty and fellow students or even through the different activities and groups where everyone comes together and understand one another! All professors are very understanding and only want what is best for your future. The is freedom in creativity and to see everyones work gets me inspired instantly!
CIA offers a variety of arts majors to students. All of the major programs are quite intense and can be fast-paced at times. The studio classes are rather long, but each one is only attended once per week. The liberal arts classes are shorter and are typically attended 1-2 times per week. Personally, I like being able to receive critique on my work and being in a very supportive environment. Professors often make themselves available outside of class as well for students that want extra feedback or have questions. Something I would like to see change is the attendance policy; it is pretty strict as far as colleges go, especially since the classes are long. My personal experience here so far is that the program can be very exhausting, but I feel like I've grown as an artist so much over the two years I've been here.