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Cleveland Institute of Art complies with regulations set forth by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008.
Information provided below is available on the CIA website (link), in the College Catalog (CC), Student Handbook (SH), or via an external link (EX).
Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid Information
- Office of Financial Aid
11610 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone: 216.421.7425 or 800.223.4700
E-mail: financialaid@cia.edu
General Institutional Information
- Privacy of Student Records-Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
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- Cost of Attendance
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- Refund Policy (CC), pg. 13, CIA 2023-24 College Catalog
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Click on the link above, and choose "CIA" from the list of Departments. - Undergraduate Programs
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Student Outcomes
CIA Institutional Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Cleveland Institute of Art, upon successful completion of their degree, will be able to:
- define their aesthetic direction
- present strategic research into a problem that leads to an effective creative solution
- demonstrate the ability to collaborate to achieve a common goal
- demonstrate knowledge of art and design standards in technology and terminology
- utilize best practices of social and ethical concerns
- demonstrate sufficient knowledge of historical, theoretical, and critical issues in art, craft, and design to support them in innovative contemporary practice
- demonstrate the skills of general literacy that are inclusive of the baccalaureate level of performance in reading and writing
Retention Rate
80% of the Fall 2022 FTIC (first time in college) cohort returned in Fall 2023.
Source: IPEDS
Graduation Rate
The 4-year graduation rate for FTIC (first time in college) students entering in Fall 2016 was 66%.
|
Entrance Year | 4-year Graduation Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering Fall 2016 | 66% | ||
| Entering Fall 2015 | 47% | ||
| Entering Fall 2014 | 56% | ||
| Entering Fall 2013 | 51% | ||
Retention Rate, Graduation Rates, and Transfer-Out Rates (NCES)
First Destination Job Placement Data for Graduates (PDF)
More Information
Additional data can be found on the National Center for Education Statistics website, which includes tuition, fees, and estimated student costs; financial aid data; enrollment and admissions statistics; retention and graduation rates; accreditation and crime data.
About CIA
Cleveland Institute of Art is an independent college of art and design committed to leadership and vision in all forms of visual arts education. Since 1882, we have been an educational cornerstone in Cleveland, Ohio and have won widespread acclaim for the quality of our programs and achievements of our alumni. Students are encouraged to explore their vision and develop their skills through an interdisciplinary curriculum.