Cleveland Institute Of Art
Location and Contact Information
11141 East BlvdCleveland, OH 44106-1710
USA
Main Tel: (216) 421-7000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) is a private institute of art and design, and is situated in the University Circle, Cleveland, Ohio. The college was established in 1882 as Western Reserve School of Design for Women. The institute was known by the name Cleveland School of Art from 1891 to 1948. CIA started offering Bachelor of Fine Arts degree to the students in 1947.
The college offers financial aid to its students through grants, loans and work study. The students of CIA can start their major in drawing, ceramics, enameling, interior design and various other courses of art and design.
CIA is home to numerous students clubs and organizations. Some of them include Student Artists Association, Community Service Club, Ski and Snowboarding Club, and Painting Club. Some distinguished students and professors of the college include Ryan Nagode, chief designer, Chrysler; Amy Gardiner, creator of Space Beavers; and Joe Oros, designer of 1965 Ford Mustang.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in fine arts, photography and commercial art, and design.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of art, music, and design.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Cleveland Institute Of Art:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City Art Institute | Kansas City, MO | 665 |
| 2 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | Milwaukee, WI | 669 |
| 3 | Washington and Lee University | Lexington, VA | 2,155 |
| 4 | Principia College | Elsah, IL | |
| 5 | Carleton College | Northfield, MN | 1,983 |
| 6 | Birmingham Southern College | Birmingham, AL | 1,458 |
| 7 | Kenyon College | Gambier, OH | 1,644 |
| 8 | Sewanee-The University of the South | Sewanee, TN | 1,562 |
| 9 | Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware, OH | 1,959 |
| 10 | Hamilton College | Clinton, NY | 1,872 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 112 | 15 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 47 |
Students
Student enrollment was 503 in 2009-2010 (526 full-time equivalent).
About 37% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 63% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 87% of the student body. About 3% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 82% Women 77% All 79%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 490-600 Math 440-570
Room and Board
Cleveland Institute Of Art provides on-campus housing for 128 of its 526 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
DESIGN
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Industrial Design
- Interior Design
FINE ARTS
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
- Fine Arts and Art Studies
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Painting
- Sculpture
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Drawing
- Intermedia/Multimedia
- Photography
- Printmaking
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