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Acceptance Rate History
Cleveland Institute of Music
OH · Current rate: 38%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38.18% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 36.24% | 378 | 137 |
| 2021 | 32.89% | 456 | 150 |
| 2020 | 34.16% | 562 | 192 |
| 2019 | 36.6% | 500 | 183 |
| 2018 | 36.71% | 504 | 185 |
| 2017 | 43.06% | 490 | 211 |
| 2016 | 48.45% | 483 | 234 |
| 2015 | 46.83% | 442 | 207 |
| 2014 | 43.89% | 458 | 201 |
| 2013 | 54.75% | 358 | 196 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Cleveland Institute of Music's acceptance rate has decreased from 54.8% in 2013 to 38.2% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2014.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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