Cleveland Institute of Art
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Cleveland Institute of Art is a private nonprofit institution located in Cleveland, Ohio with approximately 539 undergraduate students enrolled. Cleveland Institute of Art has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 61%. The average net price after financial aid is $29,208 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $41,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The Cleveland Institute of Art, previously Cleveland School of Art, is a private college focused on art and design and located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
This is a focused, intimate art and design college where the 86% freshman retention rate suggests students generally find their footing, but the numbers tell a mixed story worth examining: graduates earn a median of $41,600 ten years out while carrying $26,500 in debt and paying $41,480 per year even after aid. Worth considering if you're serious about a studio-based education and have a clear plan for your creative career, but run the full financial math carefully before committing.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (539 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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