Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Institute of Music

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Cleveland Institute of Music is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Cleveland, OH.
It is classified as School of art, music, and design by Carnegie Classification.
Cleveland Institute of Music is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

47% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 427 applied, 202 accepted, and 30 enrolled in Cleveland Institute of Music.
10 men and 20 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $52,880 for undergraduate programs and $52,880 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 24.42% compared to last year at Cleveland Institute of Music.

Financial Aid

199 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $24,598.
For freshmen, 37 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $22,842.

Student Population

A total of 293 students enrolled Cleveland Institute of Music in 2025.
By gender, 139 men and 154 women students are enrolled.
There are 159 undergraduate and 134 graduate students.

5 Major Programs

  • 2 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Cleveland Institute of Music is 72% and the transfer-out rate is 7%.
The retention rate is 90% for full-time and 90% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
72%
Transfer-out Rate
7%
Retention Rate
90%
Students to Faculty Ratio
6 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 105 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Cleveland Institute of Music and the average faculty salary is $68,149. The studetns to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
There are 191 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $80,277.
Number of Faculties
105
Average Faculty Salary
$68,149
Number of Staffs
191
Average Staff Salary
$80,277

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Libraries