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Acceptance Rate History
Cleveland Institute of Art
OH · Current rate: 56%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 56.28% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 69.84% | 693 | 484 |
| 2021 | 65.88% | 932 | 614 |
| 2020 | 67.18% | 975 | 655 |
| 2019 | 69.6% | 1,138 | 792 |
| 2018 | 73.46% | 1,025 | 753 |
| 2017 | 54.23% | 957 | 519 |
| 2016 | 60.53% | 864 | 523 |
| 2015 | 64.91% | 738 | 479 |
| 2014 | 66.99% | 715 | 479 |
| 2013 | 68.25% | 633 | 432 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Cleveland Institute of Art's acceptance rate has decreased from 68.3% in 2013 to 56.3% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2018.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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