For the application year 2024, the Cleveland Institute of Music has an overall acceptance rate of 38.2% with 461 applicants and 176 accepted, reflecting a slight increase from 36.2% in 2022. The Regular Decision acceptance rate matches the overall figure at 38.2%. Historical data shows acceptance rates fluctuating from a low of 32.8% in 2021 to a high of 48.4% in 2016. The average GPA of admitted students is 3.7, while specific data on transfer acceptance rates and standardized test scores is currently unavailable. The racial breakdown of acceptances highlights 43% White, 15% Asian American, and 3% Black/African American among others.

Cleveland Institute of Music's overall acceptance rate has seen a downward trend in recent years. For the Class of 2026 (application year 2022), the acceptance rate fell to 36.2% with 378 applicants and 137 accepted, compared to 32.8% with 456 applicants in 2021. The rates have fluctuated slightly; for example, it was 34.1% in 2020 and peaked at 43% in 2017. Since 2015, the acceptance rate has generally decreased from a high of 46.8% to the current figures, reflecting increasing competitiveness among applicants.
The Cleveland Institute of Music has not disclosed any current wait list acceptance rate statistics, as all fields in the most recent data are marked as 'None.' Historical data from the previous years, including 2020 to 2024, also show a lack of information on the number of applicants offered, accepted, or the acceptance rate. This absence of statistics indicates a need for more transparency regarding the wait list process at CIM, preventing applicants from assessing trends or competition effectively.
Cleveland Institute of Music has not reported any transfer acceptance rates, applicant counts, or accepted student figures for the application years from 2020 to 2023, leaving a gap in recent transfer admission data. Consequently, the average GPA for transfer students is also unavailable. This lack of data suggests that potential transfer applicants may need to seek additional information directly from the institution to gauge their chances of admission and understand the current transfer landscape.
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 4% |
| Black/African American | 3% |
| Asian American | 15% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 1% |
| Two or More Races | 3% |
| Nonresident | 29% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 1% |

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