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Applying to Cleveland Institute of Art in Cleveland, OH : Info & How-To

If you’re contemplating submitting an application to Cleveland Institute of Art, it’s worth noting that this college, situated in Cleveland, OH, USA, is recognized for being less selective compared to other colleges throughout the country.

Basic Info on Applications and Admissions

SAT/ACT Scores as an Admission Factor?	Considered but Not Required
Advanced Placement Credits Accepted?	Yes
Application Undergraduate Fee	$0
Admissions Website	www.cia.edu/admissions/
Online Appliation Website	https://go.cia.edu/apply/

What You Need to Know Before Applying

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Less Selective
Applications Accepted	67%

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Is It Hard to Get Into CIA?

Acceptance Rate

Cleveland Institute of Art has an acceptance rate of 67%, which means the school is serious about who it admits. Take your time in putting together a strong application that highlights why you are a good fit for CIA.

Average Test Scores

About 33% of students accepted to CIA submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 560 and 680. Math scores were between 510 and 620.

CIA received ACT scores from 40% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 19 and 27.

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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