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Cleveland Institute of Music Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into Cleveland Institute of Music

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

36.2%
Admission Difficulty for Cleveland Institute of Music
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition High 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Cleveland Institute of Music is 36.2%.  Its admission rate is the 6th lowest in Ohio and the 143rd lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Cleveland Institute of Music and can you get accepted?

Cleveland Institute of Music is a highly competitive school to get into. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 137 out of the 378 who applied were admitted.

30% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Cleveland Institute of Music?

36% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Cleveland Institute of Music you should:

Cleveland Institute of Music GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Cleveland Institute of Music has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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Cleveland Institute of Music SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Cleveland Institute of Music. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. .

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Cleveland Institute of Music
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Cleveland Institute of Music
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Cleveland Institute of Music ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Cleveland Institute of Music
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Cleveland Institute of Music
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Cleveland Institute of Music admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 163 204 378
Accepted 48 86 137
Acceptance Rate 29% 42% 36%
Enrolled 13 25 41
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 27% 29% 30%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Dec 1, 2024

Days left to Apply

10

Applicants have 10 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Dec 1, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Cleveland Institute of Music is $110.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Cleveland Institute of Music and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Cleveland Institute of Music Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Cleveland Institute of Music
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=202073 IPEDS survey data for Cleveland Institute of Music.

Last updated February 24, 2024