Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland, Ohio · Private
Cleveland Institute of Art admitted 56% of 963 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1060–1300 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 68% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Cleveland Institute of Art’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- March 1, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Cleveland Institute of Art’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $65,550 a year. After grants, students paid $33,527 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Cleveland Institute of Art’s acceptance rate?
Cleveland Institute of Art admitted 56% of applicants: 542 of 963 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Cleveland Institute of Art’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026 and regular decision is due March 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Cleveland Institute of Art?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1060 to 1300, with a median around 1160. A score at or above 1160 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Cleveland Institute of Art’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Cleveland Institute of Art have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Cleveland Institute of Art asks 2 questions of its own on top of the main essay (two optional short answers, up to 250 words each). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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