Cleveland Institute of Art

In 2022, tuition for full-time students at Cleveland Institute of Art was $44,680 a year.

In 2023, tuition increased 3%–from $43,380 the previous year. On average, college tuition goes up about 3% every year.

Remember, the displayed price of tuition doesn't always tell the full story. Many students pay a lot less than the total tuition after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts are applied. And, student loans can make the amount you do have to pay out of pocket feel more doable until you've finishing school and found a job.

Cleveland Institute of Art meets 67.07% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student at Cleveland Institute of Art is around $33,955 a year.

Students in the class of 2023 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $44,860 of debt.

Cleveland Institute of Art: In-state vs. Out-of-State Tuition

Cleveland Institute of Art is a private, nonprofit institution, which means it has the same tuition for students from Ohio as it does for students who live in other states.

Public colleges and universities receive funding from the state government. Public insitutions often offer a lower cost of attendance for students who are residents of that state.

Attending an insitution where you are eligible for in-state tuition can drastically reduce the cost of tuition, as well as loans and interest owed. Take the time to verify your state's criteria for in-state residency. Every state has its own rules about what makes someone eligible for in-state tuition. Most states require students to have resided in the state for a certain period of time before qualifying. There may be additional requirements too, depending on where you live.

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Cleveland Institute of Art International Student Tuition

Tuition at Cleveland Institute of Art is the same for every student.

Students from outside of the U.S. are not eligible for federal financial aid, but may be eligible for private or Cleveland Institute of Art-specific grants, scholarships, and other funding opportunities.

International students without financial need may be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships.

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Cleveland Institute of Art Room, Board, Fees, and More

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Tuition is not the only cost of attending college; there are other costs associated with college, like room and board, facility fees, and books and supplies. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at Cleveland Institute of Art.

House and Food Costs at Cleveland Institute of Art

Housing and campus dining at Cleveland Institute of Art is $12,520 a year. This covers the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, plus a dining plan that enables you to eat in the Cleveland Institute of Art's on-campus cafeterias and dining halls. Students who live off campus but would like to be able to eat in the campus dining can pay for a meal plan. The cost of board-only is $9,870.

Meal-plan costs can depend on how many meals are included in the plan you choose.

How Much Do Books Cost at Cleveland Institute of Art?

The cost of books often surprises first-year college students. The actual cost of books and supplies depends on the courses you take and the materials required. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy books from students who have already taken the course.

Yearly Fees

Most schools charge some yearly fees to offsets cost associated with maintaining facilties, like the library, gym and computer labs.

There may be additional fees associated with participating in special activities, like Greek Life, or playing on an intramural sports team. Many schools have ways so that those with demonstrated need to get help covering these costs.

The Cost of Transportation at Cleveland Institute of Art

The total cost of getting around in college depends on a few key factors. Will you drive, fly, or take public transportation to school? Is on-campus parking free, or will you need to budget for parking? Is the campus small enough that you can easily walk from class-to-class?? Do you own a car, or will you need to use public transportation? All of these questions can drastically impact your estimated cost of transportation. At Cleveland Institute of Art, freshman are not allowed to park on campus.

Where are a college is located can impact the amount you'll have to spend just to get around. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the flip side, getting around in an urban area may be costly, but cities may offer more buses, trains and low-cost flight options to actually get to school. Cleveland Institute of Artis located in a city in Ohio, not far from Cleveland.

Other Costs

When budgeting for college, don’t forget to take into account personal expenses, like movies, takeouts, furniture or appliances for your dorm or housing, and essentials like laundry detergent, toothpaste and toilet paper.

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Total Tuition and Expenses at Cleveland Institute of Art

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Now, let’s go over all of the costs we've covered, to get a better estimate of what is really costs to go to Cleveland Institute of Art.

How Much Does Cleveland Institute of Art Cost?

What will the cost of attending Cleveland Institute of Art be? Here is a breakdown of tuition and expenses.

2023 Total Tuition and Expenses
Tuition	$44,680
Room and Board	$12,520
Board Only	$2,650
Other expenses	$1,700

The total estimated cost will vary depending on whether you are going to live on-campus or off-campus.

Total Estimated Costs
On-Campus	$62,100
Off-Campus	$52,230

The breakdowns above provide a good estimate of the total cost of attendance before financial aid and scholarships. Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.

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Financial Aid at Cleveland Institute of Art

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The majority of Cleveland Institute of Art undergrads use financial aid to to cover the cost of tuition. In 2023, 464 of the 584 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. Cleveland Institute of Art meets 67.07% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $33,955 a year. Around 82% of Cleveland Institute of Art undergrads take out student loans to cover any remaining costs. Cleveland Institute of Art graduates who have student loans graduate with an average of $44,860 of student loan debt.

The average debt for each loan type varies.

Average Debt By Loan Type
Federal Loans	$28,827
Private Loans	$61,035

Most Common Loans for Cleveland Institute of Art Students
Federal Loans	80%
Private loans	23%

Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on Cleveland Institute of Art financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.

Scholarships at Cleveland Institute of Art

Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back.

In 2023, Cleveland Institute of Art awarded 464 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $5 million to help students with financial need cover the cost of school. An additional $10.9 million in merit-based scholarship money was awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.

Net Cost of Cleveland Institute of Art

The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.

Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for Cleveland Institute of Art students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.

When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.

The average amount of financial aid received by a full-time first year student with demonstrated need at Cleveland Institute of Art was $33,955 in 2023. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of Cleveland Institute of Art seem more manageable.

Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students
On-Campus	$28,145
Off-Campus	$18,275

What will attending Cleveland Institute of Art really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.

As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families get a better idea of the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the Cleveland Institute of Art's net cost calculator on their website.

Cleveland Institute of Art Tuition Payment Plans

Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.

Students cannot pay tuition in installments. Contact the financial aid office to verify this and discuss options.

Cleveland Institute of Art Tuition Waivers

Schools sometimes offer tuition waivers to certain groups, to offset the cost of attending. Some schools offer tuition waivers for employees and their family members, underrepresented students, or military students. Even if you qualify for a waiver, students are usually responsible for housing, meal plans, and other expenses.

Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.

Cleveland Institute of Art's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and supporting students.

For more information about Cleveland Institute of Art's endowment, check with the school directly. For each full-time student, Cleveland Institute of Art spends about $17,750 a year.

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