Cleveland Institute of Art

It is moderately difficult to get into Cleveland Institute of Art. The acceptance rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is 70%. Last year, 693 students applied to Cleveland Institute of Art and 484 were admitted.

Reach out to Cleveland Institute of Art's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

Students who apply to Cleveland Institute of Art for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than December 15.

Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Cleveland Institute of Art's admissions stats.

Cleveland Institute of Art 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15%
Mean SAT Score	1100
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	14%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	28%
Waitlist	No

Cleveland Institute of Art Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Cleveland Institute of Art.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 1	December 15

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Applying Early to Cleveland Institute of Art?

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Cleveland Institute of Art does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Cleveland Institute of Art will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Cleveland Institute of Art accepts around 57% of early action applicants and 70% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Cleveland Institute of Art admitted 349 of the 615 who applied early action.

Some students apply early because they believe it will boost their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to Cleveland Institute of Art?

It is moderately difficult to get into Cleveland Institute of Art. Cleveland Institute of Art evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Cleveland Institute of Art accepted 70% of students, approximately 484 from 693 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Cleveland Institute of Art, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Cleveland Institute of Art

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Cleveland Institute of Art

Cleveland Institute of Art has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Cleveland Institute of Art?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Cleveland Institute of Art

What does Cleveland Institute of Art consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Interview	Important
Academic GPA	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with Cleveland Institute of Art for more information on admission factors.

Cleveland Institute of Art Application Requirements

To apply to Cleveland Institute of Art, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Cleveland Institute of Art's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	portfolio
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Cleveland Institute of Art?

Students admitted to Cleveland Institute of Art have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5. Cleveland Institute of Art considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 38% submitted a class rank. At Cleveland Institute of Art 15% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 44% were in the top 25% and 75% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Cleveland Institute of Art, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	27%
3.75 and 3.99	13%
3.50 and 3.74	15%
3.25 and 3.49	14%
3.00 and 3.24	12%
2.50 and 2.9	15%
2.00 and 2.49	4%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Cleveland Institute of Art directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Cleveland Institute of Art is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 14% of Cleveland Institute of Art's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 28% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Cleveland Institute of Art?

To be competitive with other Cleveland Institute of Art applicants, you should aim to score between 1050 and 1310 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Cleveland Institute of Art 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1310 and 25% of scored lower than 1050, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Cleveland Institute of Art student is 1100.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Cleveland Institute of Art students scored 620 or higher and 75% of students scored 570 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Cleveland Institute of Art students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.

To be most competitive at Cleveland Institute of Art, you should strive to earn between 21 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Cleveland Institute of Art's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Cleveland Institute of Art students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to Cleveland Institute of Art

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Cleveland Institute of Art.

Transfer students can enroll in Cleveland Institute of Art during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Cleveland Institute of Art?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Cleveland Institute of Art.

Does Cleveland Institute of Art accept transfer credits?

✅ Cleveland Institute of Art accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Cleveland Institute of Art accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Cleveland Institute of Art accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Cleveland Institute of Art?

❌ No, Cleveland Institute of Art is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Cleveland Institute of Art's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Cleveland Institute of Art is 70%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Cleveland Institute of Art?

❌ Cleveland Institute of Art does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Cleveland Institute of Art?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Cleveland Institute of Art was 57% in 2021.

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