Cleveland Institute of Art: what international applicants need

What are Cleveland Institute of Art's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Cleveland Institute of Art has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on December 1, 2026 and Regular Decision on March 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Cleveland Institute of Art's acceptance rate?

61.3% for students who started in fall 2024: Cleveland Institute of Art admitted 600 of its 978 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Cleveland Institute of Art require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Cleveland Institute of Art doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores for 2026–27 (test-blind), even if you send them.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for Cleveland Institute of Art?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 480–620 in Math and 500–660 in Reading and Writing (17% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 23–29.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Cleveland Institute of Art's application fee for international students?

Cleveland Institute of Art charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Cleveland Institute of Art accept?

Cleveland Institute of Art lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Cleveland Institute of Art accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Cleveland Institute of Art accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Cleveland Institute of Art require?

Cleveland Institute of Art doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Cleveland Institute of Art require the Common App personal essay?

No. Cleveland Institute of Art doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Cleveland Institute of Art have?

5 of Cleveland Institute of Art's 545 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.9%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Cleveland Institute of Art cost for international students?

Cleveland Institute of Art's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $49,400, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $12,850. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $69,300 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source