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Cleveland Institute of Art

Cleveland Institute of Art
11610 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106

Official telephone: (216) 421-7000
Fax number: (216) 754-3634
Website: https://www.cia.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 216 223-4700 4700
800 223-4700 4700 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.43
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 49%
Average SAT I: 580 verbal, 530 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1030 - 1280
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 22 - 26
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 20%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 14%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 963
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 542
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 66%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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