Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Cleveland, OH that costs an average of $30,269 a year after financial aid, admits 47% of applicants and graduates 85% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$30,269
Acceptance rate
47%
Graduation rate
85%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$27,260

Private nonprofitLarge city159 undergraduates

Cost of CIM

Total cost of attendance (per year)$72,601
Tuition and fees, in-state$55,510
Housing and food (on campus)$17,330
Books and supplies$1,600
Average net price after aid$30,269

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$23,656
$75,001–110,000$34,611
$110,001+$30,951

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with CIM's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate47%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate85%
First-year retention90%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$26,018
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$27,260
Rank in Ohio (earnings)72nd of 73 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$19,500
Typical monthly loan payment$222 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants18%
Students with federal loans52%

Majors and programs at CIM

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Music108$13,093$19,500

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Music2——

Master's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Music99$23,210$41,000

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Music8——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Music32——

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About CIM

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationCleveland, OH
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates159
Student-to-faculty ratio6 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitecim.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is CIM's acceptance rate?

Cleveland Institute of Music admits 47% of applicants, making it selective.

How much does CIM cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $72,601 a year (tuition and fees: $55,510). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $30,269 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $23,656.

How much do CIM graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $27,260 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 72nd of 73 similar colleges in Ohio. The best-paid bachelor's program is music ($13,093 a year after graduation).

What is CIM's graduation rate?

85% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 90% of first-year students return for a second year.