Cleveland Institute of Art Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

What Does the Admissions Department at Cleveland Institute of Art look for in an applicant?

Use the admissions stats from Cleveland Institute of Art recent freshman class to see how you compare.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You

• Selectivity of Cleveland Institute of Art

• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Cleveland Institute of Art

• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants

• Average SAT & ACT Scores

• Helpful Resources

Understanding Admissions Statistics

Selectivity and acceptance rates can be a big clue to how difficult it is to be admitted to CIA. Compare your test scores to prior applicants to get a good understanding of who you’re competing against for entrance.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): Are You the Right Type of Student For This College?

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Gender Balance in Admissions: Analyzing Male and Female Applicant Trends

Average Test Scores

About 21% 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 540 and 680. Math scores were between 500 and 590.

CIA received ACT scores from 35% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 19 and 26.

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Usaf 1832 under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.