
Cleveland Institute of Music's Regular Decision acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 38.2%, with 461 applicants vying for admission, of which 176 were accepted. This marks an increase from the previous year's rate of 36.2%, when 378 applicants competed and 137 were admitted. Historically, acceptance rates have seen fluctuations, starting from 48.4% in 2016 to a low of 32.8% in 2021. Overall, the trend suggests a gradual increase in competitiveness over the past few years, with a notable rise from 32.8% in 2021 to 38.2% in 2024.