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Interested in attending Cleveland Institute of Music?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Cleveland Institute of Music, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

47
%
Acceptance rate
December 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Cleveland Institute of Music?

47%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Cleveland Music accepted 47% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 427 people applied and 202 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
97 / 216 (45%)
Men
105 / 211 (50%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Cleveland Institute of Music:

100%
84.0
68.0
52.0
36.0
20.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

14%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at Cleveland Institute of Music, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Cleveland Institute of Music by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Cleveland Music considers:

Very Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • Standardized Test Scores

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Cleveland Institute of Music?

Test Blind
Testing

Grades

Cleveland Music is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Cleveland Institute of Music. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

December 1
Regular admission deadline
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