by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Cleveland Institute of Art, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Cleveland Institute of Art were $49,400 a year for undergraduate students. There is no residency discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals were $3,800; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,600 |
| Fees | $3,800 |
| Total | $49,400 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Cleveland Institute of Art charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Cleveland Institute of Art prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Cleveland Institute of Art is relatively pricey.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Cleveland Institute of Art Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Cleveland Institute of Art has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $42,530 |
| Two Years Ago | $43,380 |
| One Year Ago | $44,680 |
| Most Recent Year | $45,600 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at CIA has changed across the reported years.
Most recently, tuition increased 2.1%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $50,417 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.78%, which puts the figure next year near $50,775.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $50,775 |
| In 2 Years | $52,188 |
| In 3 Years | $53,640 |
| In 4 Years | $55,133 |
| In 5 Years | $56,667 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $211,736.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Cleveland Institute of Art, visit the Cleveland Institute of Art Financial Aid page.
