Cleveland Institute of Art

Check in with Cleveland Institute of Art's admissions department for more information on applying.

Students who submit their applications to Cleveland Institute of Art for fall semester should hear back from Cleveland Institute of Art by November 1.

Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

Cleveland Institute of Art 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	10%
Mean SAT Score	1100
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	21%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	35%
Waitlist	Yes

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	January 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 January 15.

Cleveland Institute of Art accepts approximately 57% of early action applicants and 66% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Cleveland Institute of Art admitted 349 of the 615 who applied early action.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that accept 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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Transferring to Cleveland Institute of Art

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

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 choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

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
Academic GPA	Important
Interview	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	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. Double check 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
Standardized Test Scores
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 10% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 35% were in the top 25% and 67% 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	15%
3.75 and 3.99	19%
3.50 and 3.74	20%
3.25 and 3.49	13%
3.00 and 3.24	15%
2.50 and 2.9	14%
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 highlights 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 looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

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

In 2022, 21% of Cleveland Institute of Art's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 35% 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 earn between 1010 and 1260 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Cleveland Institute of Art 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1260 and 25% of scored lower than 1010, 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 590 or higher and 75% of students scored 540 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Cleveland Institute of Art students scored 680 or higher, and 75% scored a 540 or higher.

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

To be most competitive at Cleveland Institute of Art, you should strive to earn between 19 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Cleveland Institute of Art's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Cleveland Institute of Art students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

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More Information on Transferring to Cleveland Institute of Art

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

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is April 1.

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

• Fall Term

• Spring 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 and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

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

❌ No, Cleveland Institute of Art is test optional, so you can choose whether to send your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Cleveland Institute of Art's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Cleveland Institute of Art is 66%.

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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