Cleveland Institute of Art

    Cleveland, OH · Private non-profit · Four-year college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    980–1280
    Median ~1130
    Acceptance rate
    61%
    Enrollment
    539
    ACT middle 50%
    23–29

    What the numbers say about CIA

    • The reported middle 50% spans 300 points, from 980 to 1280. A planning score near or above 1320 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 610 Reading and Writing and 550 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 61% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 58% completion rate and $42,509 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1130 SAT scorePlan for a 1300Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $49,400
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $49,400
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $42,509
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    58%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 980 and 1280. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1320 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1280 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1130 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 980 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to CIA's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FL1040–120066%
    University of Nevada-RenoReno, NV1060–129074%
    University of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO1010–122097%
    Murray State UniversityMurray, KY940–117086%
    University of South DakotaVermillion, SD1130–132099%
    Brigham Young University-HawaiiLaie, HI960–119047%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for CIA?

    Cleveland Institute of Art's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 980–1280, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1320 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is CIA's acceptance rate?

    Cleveland Institute of Art's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 61%.

    How much does it cost to attend CIA?

    Published tuition is approximately $49,400 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is CIA test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Cleveland Institute of Art's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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