A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cleveland Institute of Music are predominantly Foreign Resident with a small White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 91% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
9%
|
| Black |
0%
|
| Hispanic |
0%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
21%
|
| Race Unknown |
67%
|
There are 5% more female students than male students enrolled at Cleveland Institute of Music with a gender ratio of 23% women to 22% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cleveland Institute of Music has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
22%
|
| Women |
23%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
76
|
| Women |
80
|
Cleveland Institute of Music serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 93% of the student body residing outside of Ohio or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
7%
|
| Out of State |
78%
|
| Foreign |
15%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
19% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
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, 2025