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Cleveland Institute of Music Science & Tech Programs

Cleveland Institute of Music is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cleveland, OH. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Cleveland Institute of Music?

Contact details for CIM can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	11021 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106-1776
Phone:	2167915000
Website:	www.cim.edu/
Admissions:	www.cim.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.cim.edu/admissions/financialaid

How Do I Get Into CIM?

You can apply to CIM online at: www.cim.edu/admissions/apply

CIM is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for CIM

These are the things CIM requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into CIM?

CIM maintains an acceptance rate of 47%, making it moderately selective. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 15% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at CIM vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	211	105	50%
Women	216	97	45%

Can I Afford Cleveland Institute of Music?

The average net price after aid at CIM is $32,623. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$50,000
In-State Fees	$2,880
Out-of-State Tuition	$50,000
Out-of-State Fees	$2,880
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$52,880
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$52,880

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 22% of students at CIM receive some form of financial aid (43 students).

Nearly 99% of students at CIM receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $26,115 per student.

14% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,260.

Student Loan Debt

32% of CIM undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,929 per year.

Cleveland Institute of Music Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 149 students enrolled at CIM. CIM is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 193 undergraduate students at CIM, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Cleveland Institute of Music undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	32
Black or African American	5
Hispanic	12
White	82
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	7
Non-Resident	46

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at CIM are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Ohio	3
Georgia	2
Illinois	2
New York	2
Texas	2

Additionally, approximately 23.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Cleveland Institute of Music Graduate Student Diversity

156 of CIM’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at CIM, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Cleveland Institute of Music graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	12
Black or African American	3
Hispanic	3
White	57
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	3
Non-Resident	73

Online Learning at Cleveland Institute of Music

CIM offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

70 undergraduate students at CIM took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 3 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Cleveland Institute of Music

CIM offers 2 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

CIM maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.