Cleveland Institute of Music Acceptance Rate & Tuition
Cleveland Institute of Music is a private research university in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling about 159 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 47.31% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $32,641 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $52,880
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,226 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 47.31% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 159 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 72.13%
- Carnegie Classification: Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 29.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 28.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 162
- Applicants (IPEDS): 461
- Room & Board: $16,600 annual estimate
Cleveland Institute of Music: what the data shows
Common questions about Cleveland Institute of Music, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Cleveland Institute of Music?
Cleveland Institute of Music is located in Cleveland, OH (ZIP 44106-1776).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Cleveland Institute of Music public or private?
Cleveland Institute of Music is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Cleveland Institute of Music cost?
Published tuition: $52,880.
Average net price after aid: $28,226.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,782 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $29,767 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,884 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,212 |
| $110,001+ | $32,629 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $211,520.
How hard is it to get into Cleveland Institute of Music?
Admission rate: 47.31%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Cleveland Institute of Music?
Total enrollment: 159 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 162 students.
Graduate enrollment: 134 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Music?
150%-time completion rate: 72.13%.
First-year retention: 90.2%.
What do graduates of Cleveland Institute of Music earn?
Median earnings: $20,170 six years after entry; $32,641 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,968.
13.71% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Cleveland Institute of Music known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Music Performance, General (129 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Cleveland Institute of Music a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 47.31%; completion rate 72.13%; median earnings $32,641 at 10 years; net price $28,226. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$52,880
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cleveland Institute of Music was $52,880.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,226
2024 Value
In 2024 Cleveland Institute of Music had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,226.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$112,904 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,226 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$211,520 4-Year Tuition
$16,600 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$71,080 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$284,320 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Cleveland Institute of Music.
Financial Aid by Income Level
13.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
32.49% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Cleveland Institute of Music was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Cleveland Institute of Music in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $44,039 | $44,039 | $34,410 |
| 2014 | $46,027 | $46,027 | $29,989 |
| 2015 | $47,565 | $47,565 | $34,489 |
| 2016 | $49,106 | $49,106 | $33,419 |
| 2017 | $49,146 | $49,146 | $37,695 |
| 2018 | $41,987 | $41,987 | $34,581 |
| 2019 | $42,006 | $42,006 | $31,167 |
| 2020 | $42,040 | $42,040 | $35,600 |
| 2021 | $42,116 | $42,116 | $28,367 |
| 2022 | $42,370 | $42,370 | $25,127 |
| 2023 | $42,500 | $42,500 | $32,623 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
47.31% Acceptance Rate
461 Total Applicants
176 Students Admitted
50 First-Time Students Enrolled
28.41% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Cleveland Institute of Music reported total enrollment of about 159 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 50% male and 50% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (42.8%), Non-Resident Alien (23.9%), and Asian (17.0%). About 13.71% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Cleveland Institute of Music in 2024 is 159 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 162 students. Graduate enrollment is about 134 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
90.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 42.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
54.10% 100% Completion Time
72.13% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 54.10% of students graduating from Cleveland Institute of Music completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Music Performance, General: 46% male / 54% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Cleveland Institute of Music.
Return on Investment
$24,968 Median Student Debt
$32,641 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
76.49% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
189.10% Return on Investment
7.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Cleveland Institute of Music.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Music Performance, General: 129 completions
Most popular programs at Cleveland Institute of Music.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Cleveland Institute of Music graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cleveland Institute of Music from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 28.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,572
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $30,729
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Cleveland Institute of Music is a private non-profit institution located in Cleveland, OH, classified as Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Music Performance, General. Enrollment is approximately 159 students. Student body composition includes White (42.8%), Non-Resident Alien (23.9%), Asian (17.0%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 47.31%. The 150%-time completion rate is 72.13%. Approximately 13.71% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
Location
Cleveland, OH 44106-1776
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Cleveland Institute of Music provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cleveland Institute of Music located?
Cleveland Institute of Music is located in Cleveland, OH.
What is Cleveland Institute of Music's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Cleveland Institute of Music is 47.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 461 applicants and 176 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Cleveland Institute of Music cost?
Reported tuition is $52,880 and average net price is $28,226 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,600 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Cleveland Institute of Music?
Cleveland Institute of Music reports undergraduate enrollment of about 162 students, White (42.8%), Non-Resident Alien (23.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Cleveland Institute of Music earn?
Median earnings are $20,170 six years after entry and $32,641 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Music?
The 150%-time completion rate is 72.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Cleveland Institute of Music students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,968.
Is Cleveland Institute of Music public or private?
Cleveland Institute of Music is a private nonprofit institution located in Cleveland, OH.
Is Cleveland Institute of Music an HBCU?
No. Cleveland Institute of Music is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Cleveland Institute of Music a tribal college?
No. Cleveland Institute of Music is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Cleveland Institute of Music a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Cleveland Institute of Music does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.3%).
Is Cleveland Institute of Music religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Cleveland Institute of Music in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Cleveland, Ohio city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.