Cleveland Institute of Art
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The Cleveland Institute of Art is one of the nation's leading accredited independent colleges of art and design. Since 1882, the college has been an educational cornerstone in Cleveland, Ohio, producing graduates competitive as studio artists, designers, photographers, contemporary craftsmen, and educators.
On April 17, 2020 the Cleveland Institute of Art signed and returned the Certification and Agreement for the CARES Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). CIA received $801,788, of which $400,894 was designated for emergency grants to our students. CIA has used no less than 50 percent of the funds received to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
With approximately 600 students, CIA offers a personal educational experience with the benefits of a larger institution. Students choose from 13 majors and live and work in Cleveland’s University Circle, one of the country’s most unique cultural centers – recently named by Forbes Magazine as one of the ten prettiest communities in the country.
Mission
To cultivate creative leaders who inspire people, strengthen communities, and contribute to a thriving and sustainable economy through an innovative education in art and design.
Vision
The global community is engaged and enriched by art and design.
If you are not a citizen of the United States, you are an international student. You are also a first-time freshman or a transfer student. Follow these three steps to apply to the Cleveland Institute of Art:
- Follow the admission procedures, deadlines, and portfolio guidelines that are relevant to you as a freshman applicant or transfer applicant.
- If English is not your native language, demonstrate proof of English language proficiency with one of the following:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 60 IBT (Internet-based test) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) band score of 6.0
- Students with an IELTS band score of 5.5 may be admitted on Academic Warning Duolingo English Test of at least 95
- SAT scores may replace TOEFL/IELTS scores if the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Score is at least 520
- ACT scores may replace TOEFL/IELTS scores if the combined English and Reading scores are at least 39
- Completion of Level 112 ESL coursework
Accessibility and Disability Support Services provides accommodations and academic support services ensuring equal access to students with documented learning and cognitive, psychological, and physical disabilities. Some of these disabilities include dyslexia, dyspraxia, auditory processing disorder, non-verbal learning disability, Austism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, acquired brain injury, speech, hearing or visual impairment, PTSD, Lupus, and depression and anxiety disorders.
Accommodations
Students with qualifying documented learning disabilities are eligible, on a case-by-case basis, to the following:
- Breaks from class as needed
- Extended testing time
- Distraction-reduced testing location
- Read aloud/scribed exams
- Note-taking assistance
- Audio books
- Assistive technology
Students with medical or mobility-related issues can receive preferential scheduling, seating, and specific in-class accommodations arranged with individual professors based on medical necessity.
CIA merit scholarships
CIA’s Office of Admissions offers first-time freshmen and transfer students an opportunity to compete to renewable merit awards based on the strength of their portfolio and academic achievements.
CIA Say Yes! Cleveland Scholarship
The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) is a proud partner with the Say Yes to Education Chapter Alliance Higher Education Compact (Say Yes! Cleveland). Say Yes! Cleveland’s purpose is to make postsecondary education accessible, affordable and attainable for graduates of public high schools. CIA along with Say Yes! Cleveland are committed to easing financial obstacles to quality postsecondary education for students from underrepresented and low-income families.
External scholarships
External scholarships are a great way to supplement any CIA-based aid you receive. To be considered for external scholarship support, contact funding organizations and follow their application procedures.
Some external scholarship sources are listed below:
- American Indian College Fund
- Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
- Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship
- Cleveland Foundation
- College Board
- College Now Greater Cleveland
- CollegeScholarships.com
- FastWeb
- GoCollege.com
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Point Foundation - The National LGBTQ Scholarship Fund
- Sallie Mae's Scholarship Search
- Scholarships on Chegg
- Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
- Scholly
- Student Scholarships
- United Negro Fund